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3 marksPrinciples of Scientific Research

CAPE Sociology Unit 1 · 2005 · Paper 1 · Question 2(a)

A statement contrasting the differing investigative goals and methods of sociologists compared to journalists or talk show hosts (adapted from Tischler, 1999).

State one reason why the goals of a sociologist may differ from those of a journalist or talk show host when investigating a problem.

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  1. 2(b)Identify three measures that sociologists can adopt to avoid bias during social research.[3 marks]
  2. 2(c)State two challenges or difficulties encountered by sociologists when conducting social research.[4 marks]

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