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David Morgan on Research Methods
David Morgan, Portland State University, talks to Patrick Brindle, Research Methods Publisher at SAGE Publications, about what advice he would give to new researchers, and about his views on developments in the field of research methods. The interview was filmed at the Mixed Methods Conference in Harrogate, July 2009.

The Wire: Rational Choice Theory
How can one provide sociological analyses of The Wire without bringing in the complex character, Omar Little? In these two snippets from season 1, Omar and his crew at night preparing to steal drugs/money (or “the stash”) from one of the Barksdale sites. The next day, Omar and his crew try to carry out their plan. This is an excellent set of scenes one may use to better understand rational choice theory, which purports that individuals are generally rational, potential criminals, who would engage in crime if they could get away with it. In other words, we have a sense of free will and weigh the pros and cons that go into committing different crimes.

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How Is It Different Polls Produce Different Results?
Pollsters can either take a narrow look at likely voters or they look at all registered voters.