Sociology is the science of society. Having information on how to conduct a sociological research, you can not only organize and carry out it, but also draw conclusions about the laws of society and the people living in it. Let's take a step-by-step look at how a case study is conducted.
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Instructions
Step 1
The first stage is called preparatory. Throughout it, you refine the research topic and develop a theoretical concept. The theoretical concept includes a description of the object and subject of research, the formulation of tasks, the definition of the sample - on whom it will be carried out. It is also worth clarifying the basic concepts used in theoretical work. Decide on methods. Summarizing the above - at the preparatory stage, you draw up a frame of your research on paper - its program.
Step 2
The next stage is called field. This does not mean that you literally need to go out into the field, but the fresh air will most likely have to be. At this time, the researcher is collecting primary sociological information about the problem of interest to him. On its basis, he develops, approves and replicates sociological tools. Simply put, if you are going to conduct a survey of respondents, then you need to draw up and print the required number of questionnaires.
Step 3
The third stage is the stage of preparation and processing of information. It involves checking the collected early information for its accuracy, completeness and quality. For example, if the research method is still the same - questioning - you carefully process the questionnaires and filter out the "defective" ones.
Step 4
The final stage is the analysis of the data obtained and the preparation of the final documents. Data analysis can be primary - drawing up tables, diagrams, diagrams that clearly demonstrate information. And secondary - the use of methods of mathematical statistics in the analysis in order to confirm its reliability. The final documents include:
- information sheet;
- information note;
- analytic note;
- report on research work.
