Sociology Research By Emily Burke

6. This is a judgement based on the information obtained.
8. variable This is the experimental factor that is manipulated; the variable whose effect is being studied.
9. terms These are strictly defined variables that can be measured empirically.
10. This is a cause and effect relationship in which one variable controls the changes in another variable.
11. study This is an observation technique in which one person is studied in depth in the hope of revealing universal principles.
12. Method This is the use of questionnaires and surveys to poll large groups of people.
13. method This is a method of procedure that includes collecting data, formulating a hypothesis, testing the hypothesis, and stating conclusions.
14. This is an educated guess or measurable prediction.

1. design This is an overall plan for obtaining the information needed to address a research problem or issue.
2. variable This is the outcome factor; the variable that may change in response to manipulations of the independent variable.
3. This is a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things.
4. This is a research method in which an investigator manipulates one or more factors to observe the effect on some behavior or mental process.
5. This is a "study of studies" that combines the findings of multiple studies to arrive at a conclusion.
7. This is the action or process of observing something or someone carefully or in order to gain information.
15. evidence This is information or data collected through direct observation with the senses.