Sociology By John J. Macionis 12th Edition Chapter 2
Subject:
Algebra [1]
Addie Shiloh Ms. Schwartz Sociology 2p: Ch. 2 Notes 7 February 2012 Notes: Sociological Investigation Two basics requirements of sociological Investigation Apply the sociological perspective to reveal patterns Questions; answers come in ?various kinds of truth? Science as a form of Truth 1 truth: belief 2 truth: expert knowledge 3 truth: A simple agreement among ordinary people (if everyone says so, it ?is?) 4 truth: Scientific truth a logical system that bases knowledge on direct, systematic observation. Based on empirical evidence= information we can verify with our senses. Common sense versus scientific evidence Scientific evidence may challenge common sense Three ways to do sociology: scientific sociology, interpretive sociology, critical sociology.