Understanding Social Research Methods

This video tutorial provides an overview of different types of social research, categorized by data collection methods, data analysis techniques, data types, research methods, and fields of study. It covers laboratory, library, and field studies, as well as descriptive, explorative, predictive, and explanatory analyses. The video also distinguishes between quantitative and qualitative data, and discusses historical, survey, and experimental research methods. Finally, it categorizes research into social-humaniora and exact sciences, concluding with a summary and closing remarks.

Which type of research is typically conducted in a laboratory setting?

• Survey research

• Laboratory research

• Library research

• Field study

What is the main focus of descriptive research?

• Predicting future trends

• Analyzing variable relationships

• Exploring new phenomena

• Describing detailed information

Exploratory research aims to:

• Explain variable interactions

• Explore rarely studied issues

• Predict future outcomes

• Describe existing data

Which type of research focuses on numerical data and statistical analysis?

• Exploratory research

• Qualitative research

• Quantitative research

• Descriptive research

Qualitative research emphasizes:

• Statistical analysis

• Predictive modeling

• Numerical data

• Data depth and quality

What is the primary focus of historical research?

• Future predictions

• Experimental data

• Current events

• Past events

Survey research typically involves:

• Conducting experiments

• Analyzing historical data

• Observing natural settings

• Distributing questionnaires

Experimental research often involves:

• Distributing surveys

• Describing phenomena

• Controlling variables

• Analyzing past events

Which field of study does sociology belong to?

• Exact sciences

• Mathematics

• Social-humaniora

• Natural sciences

Research in exact sciences is typically conducted in:

• Libraries

• Field studies

• Surveys

• Laboratories