Question

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


-
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.

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.