High School Workshop Toolkit: Introduction to Research Methods in Sociology

Abstract

This lesson includes notes and a class activity where students learn about the different methods used in sociology. Students will learn about diverse methodological approaches, but the lesson will focus on survey research and content analysis. The activities presented in the lesson were designed with high school level or undergraduate sociology...

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Details

Subject Area(s):

Qualitative Methodology, Quantitative Methodology, Research Methods

Resource Type(s):

Lecture

Class Level(s):

College 100, High School

Class Size(s):

Any

Usage Notes

See detailed instructions in notes of the PowerPoint Document. The lesson can be adapted to one or two 50-minute class periods.

Learning Goals and Assessments

Learning Goal(s):

1. 1) Students will learn the primary methods used in sociological research
2. 2) Students will better understand how sociologists study the social world around them
3. 3) Students will define and analyze what are surveys and content analysis

Goal Assessment(s):

1. Examples of Survey Questions (In-Class Discussion)
2. Content Analysis (In-Class Group Activity)
3. Survey Questions (Homework Assignment)
4. Mapping Research Questions (Assessment)