It gives you an introduction to the methodology and difficulties of conducting sociological research.
Sociologists follow the scientific method in conducting their research.
This means that there is a series of systematic, organized steps which researchers follow to maximize the quality and consistency of their results. There are five major steps in conducting sociological research. Please study carefully each of the steps as it is described in the textbook. You can also refer to Figure 2.2 in the chapter to get a visual presentation of the steps in the research process. Sociologists may choose from a number of methods for collecting pertinent data.