Description
In a post of between 150 and 250 words, respond to the following discussion: First, start with a very brief summary of the origins of sociology as a field of the study discussed in Chapter 1. Now, consider the sociologists discussed in your textbook on pages 10-11. Which one of these sociologists do you find most interesting and/or relevant to the field? What characteristics or contributions informed your choice? Be sure to cite page numbers when you quote material from the text.
2-In a post of between 150 and 250 words, respond to the following discussion:
Consider the sections from your text entitled "Conducting Research" (pp. 25 - 36).
First, briefly discuss the purpose of sociological research.
Now, develop your own hypothesis about some aspect of sociology that is plausible, legal, and testable.
What is your independent variable?
What is your dependent variable?
Which method of collecting data would work best for testing your theory?
How would you go about testing your hypothesis in a scientific and ethical way? Please ensure that your experiment is something that would be approved by an Institutional Review Board (IRB).
3-Ethnocentrism: Consider your textbook's description of ethnocentrism (pp. 52 - 53). In a post of between 150 and 250 words, discuss the following prompt: First, write your own brief definition of the term "ethnocentrism." Then, discuss at least one example or phenomenon in which ethnocentrism plays a part. Finally, describe any situations in which you have experienced ethnocentrism, either negatively or positively.
4-In a post of between 150 and 250 words, discuss nature and nurture and give some reasons why you chose that concept.