Match the aspects of social research, as discussed in Babbie (2016), to the corresponding definition or description:

Question

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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.

Answer 1

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.