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After reading Chapter 3 in Newman and the Methodological Appendix in Getting Wasted, answer the following question.
First, carefully summarize and critique the main sociological research methods described by Newman. Next, summarize the research methods used in the Getting Wasted study. According to the author, what were the strengths and weaknesses of his approach. Finally, how do sociological research methods differ from the approach that journalists use to "know the social world
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Running head: SOCIOLOGICAL RESEARCH METHODS
Sociological Research Methods
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Sociological Research Methods
According to Newman, there are two main sociological research methods.
Basic Research
Basic research is also referred to as academic research. It advances rudimentary
knowledge regarding the social world, and therefore, helps in developing new scientific concepts
and perspectives of various social events. Through b...
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