suppose your instuctor has asked you to do a study of homessness

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Ms. Sue · Answer

OK. How do you plan to undertake a study of homelessness?

Anonymous · Answer

observations

Ms. Sue · Answer

Observations is a start and a way to get personally involved. These observations can be in the form of volunteering at a meal site and a homeless shelter. You'd also need to read studies analyzing homeless people. How many are drug addicts or mentally challenged? How many lost their homes because of being laid off? What are other reasons that people are homeless?

Anonymous · Answer

How can a sociologist genuinely maintain value neutrality while studying a group that he or she finds repugnant

Ms. Sue · Answer

A good sociolgist understands the underlying causes and characteristics of a group. Knowledge and empathy will dissipate the repugnance.

Anonymous · Answer

new technolgies have benefited sociological research by facilitating statistical analysis and encouraging communication among scholars. can you think of any potential draw backs these new technologies might have for sociological investigation?

Ms. Sue · Answer

It might take the human element out of the investigation.