Question
Match the aspects of social research, as discussed in Babbie (2016), to the corresponding definition or description:
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Scientific theory
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Data collection
C.
Data analysis
A.
Deals with the logical aspect of science – providing systematic explanations for phenomena or events, based on observation, experience, and consensus.
B.
Deals with the observational aspect of science – locating examples of phenomena or events through observation and documentation.
C.
Looks for patterns in observations and, where appropriate, compares what is logically expected with what is actually observed.
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Scientific theory
-
Data collection
C.
Data analysis
A.
Deals with the logical aspect of science – providing systematic explanations for phenomena or events, based on observation, experience, and consensus.
B.
Deals with the observational aspect of science – locating examples of phenomena or events through observation and documentation.
C.
Looks for patterns in observations and, where appropriate, compares what is logically expected with what is actually observed.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Here are the matches for the aspects of social research based on the descriptions provided:
- **Scientific theory**
- **A.** Deals with the logical aspect of science – providing systematic explanations for phenomena or events, based on observation, experience, and consensus.
- **Data collection**
- **B.** Deals with the observational aspect of science – locating examples of phenomena or events through observation and documentation.
- **Data analysis**
- **C.** Looks for patterns in observations and, where appropriate, compares what is logically expected with what is actually observed.
- **Scientific theory**
- **A.** Deals with the logical aspect of science – providing systematic explanations for phenomena or events, based on observation, experience, and consensus.
- **Data collection**
- **B.** Deals with the observational aspect of science – locating examples of phenomena or events through observation and documentation.
- **Data analysis**
- **C.** Looks for patterns in observations and, where appropriate, compares what is logically expected with what is actually observed.