How would you reach out to those in your sample to invite them to participate?

In chapter 1 of Seccombe (2012) you have learned a few of the methods sociologists use to
conduct research. Choose a research topic and develop a research question related to marriage
and family (for example: Do children of divorced parents tend to be less likely to go to
college*). * You can not use this example question. You are NOT conducting this research. You
are just telling me how you WOULD conduct this research.

How would you study this topic?

Why should this topic be studied?

What methods would you use (i.e. surveys, interviews, ect.)
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Why would you use those methods?

What theory would you use (conflict, symbolic interactionist, etc.)?
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Why would you choose that theory?

Would your research be qualitative, quantitative, or both?
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Why?

Who would you gather data from/who is your sample?
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Why?
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How would you reach out to those in your sample to invite them to participate?

What ethical concerns might arise (are you interviewing children, special needs, ect.)?

What types of bias might you have in relation to your research?