Social sciences research
Social science research investigates human behavior. This lesson defines social science research, explains the methods used and the topics studied within the field. What is Social Science Research Have you ever wondered why people behave in certain ways? How about the way someone thinks or approaches a new situation? Well, social science research works to answer many of the questions we have about human behavior. Through scientific study, social science research seeks to unde rstand the hows and whys of human behavior. Social Science Research variety of social , is the activity of gathering, analysing and interpreting information for a economic, educational and political purposes. ... understanding of a range of social research methods and styles Researchers . Other distinguishing characteristics of social science research include: ▪ ▪ Collaboration with colleagues to gather data and publish research Reliance upon raw data such as need a critical statistics, survey results, observations, and interviews ▪ ▪ A need for current information that leads to heavy use of journal articles and conference papers, although booklength studies are also important sources Findings are often reported in the popular me scholarly publications and generaldia, so it is vital to differentiate between interest or popular magazines (i.e., Journal of Abnormal Psychology vs. Psychology Today)
Steps involved in the process of social science research
(1) Formulation of Research Problem,
(2) Review of Related Literature,
(3) Formulation of Hypotheses,
(4) Working out Research Design,
(5) Defining the Universe of Study,
(6) Determining Sampling Design,
(7) Administering the tools of Data Collection and Others. Step
8# Analysis of Data
Step 9# Testing of Hypotheses
Step 10# Generalization and Interpretation
Step 11# Reporting the Research
Some emerging shifts in social science research
