Video and Multimedia
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Video
Measuring Gains in U.S. High School Graduation
Description: PBS NewsHour special on measurable improvements in the rate of students graduating from high schools in the United States
Learning Objective: 2-4: Discuss the major steps in sociological research.
Deciding on Qualitative versus Quantitative Methods
Description: Several research methods discuss criteria for deciding when students should consider using qualitative versus quantitative methods based on their research interests.
Learning Objective: 2-3: Identify key methods of sociological research and when it is appropriate to use them.
Audio
Description: This Pacific Standard article critiques the behaviors and social identities of lead characters in popular television shows and movies.
Learning Objective: 2-5: Summarize the importance of learning to do sociological research.
Web
Description: Reflections from a researcher about the importance of conducting impartial scientific evaluation
Learning Objective: 2-5: Summarize the importance of learning to do sociological research.
Description: Discussion of a difference of opinion between the general public and the scientific community regarding evidence for the findings and advancement of scientific research.
Learning Objective: 2-5: Summarize the importance of learning to do sociological research.
Description: Discussion of how the collection and coding of qualitative data can yield enlightening and unexpected results that contribute to new social theories.
Learning Objective: 2-1: Describe the scientific method and distinguish between qualitative and quantitative research.