Sociology – 9/30/16

I.  Bellwork: Q&A

• What is spurious correlation?
• Provide an example.

II.  Objectives:

• Form groups to conduct a sociological study using the research process.
• Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which explanation best accords with textual evidence, acknowledging where the text leaves matters uncertain.

III.  Classwork

A.  Class Activity Conducting Interviews p. 24

B.  Bathroom case study

• Simulator 1
• Simulator 2

IV.  Sociological Research:  Due October 10: (Groups of 4 or less)

• Define the Problem (3 pts)
• Background Readings 2-3 articles: 1-2 paragraph summary of each topic and findings. (12 pts)
• Hypothesis (3 points)
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJNbs6Mq5Zg
• 4-5 questions (do not write Yes or No questions) (List Your Questions) (8 pts)
• Interview 24 students (mix of males, females, different grades) Demonstrate with a chart or PowerPoint) (Record and analyze responses to your questions. (Create a chart or PowerPoint) (30 pts)
• Based upon the data, formulate a conclusion and relate it to the problem and hypothesis. (10 pts)
• The group (every member) presents the study to the class in an organized, smooth manner. (14 pts) 

Some suggested topics

• Violence and TV
• Video Gaming
• Music/Lyrics
• Marijuana usage
• School issues
  • Sports and Grades
  • Truancy
  • Profanity
  • Later school start/longer day
  • Work and School
  • Open Campus Lunch
  • School Uniforms
  • Phone usage in class

V.  Homework – Due Wednesday 10/04/16

A. Define the Problem (related to Sociology)

B.  Develop a Hypothesis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJNbs6Mq5Zg

• Identify dependent and independent variables

C.  Create 4-8 questions (do not write Yes or No questions) to get participant responses and data.

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