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What can personal sensory experiences confirm?
What can personal sensory experiences confirm?
- Beliefs and knowledge are the same.
- All experiences are universally applicable.
- What we have previously been told. (correct)
- Authority figures are always correct.
What is one limitation of learning from personal experiences?
What is one limitation of learning from personal experiences?
- It always leads to complete truth.
- It can lead to overgeneralization. (correct)
- It is less effective than academic research.
- It encourages diversified inquiry.
Why may someone in the dominant racial group conclude that racism is no longer an issue?
Why may someone in the dominant racial group conclude that racism is no longer an issue?
- They rely solely on academic research.
- They have extensively studied historical racism.
- They have experienced racial profiling.
- Their beliefs are reinforced by their social circle and media. (correct)
How do personal beliefs differ from knowledge?
How do personal beliefs differ from knowledge?
What is the primary purpose of conducting social research?
What is the primary purpose of conducting social research?
What can research challenge in an individual?
What can research challenge in an individual?
Which of the following is a risk of relying on personal experiences for knowledge?
Which of the following is a risk of relying on personal experiences for knowledge?
What role does social research play in understanding societal issues?
What role does social research play in understanding societal issues?
What is a major advantage of using mixed methods research in studying drinking culture on campus?
What is a major advantage of using mixed methods research in studying drinking culture on campus?
In the sequential mixed methods study, what is the first data collection method used?
In the sequential mixed methods study, what is the first data collection method used?
How do focus groups contribute to the mixed methods study after the initial questionnaire?
How do focus groups contribute to the mixed methods study after the initial questionnaire?
What is the primary goal of conducting the participatory visual arts study with collages?
What is the primary goal of conducting the participatory visual arts study with collages?
Which strategy is NOT suggested for discovering appropriate language with participants?
Which strategy is NOT suggested for discovering appropriate language with participants?
What materials are provided to participants in the participatory visual arts study?
What materials are provided to participants in the participatory visual arts study?
What is a key principle of Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR)?
What is a key principle of Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR)?
What is an expected outcome of analyzing both the visual art and textual descriptions in the arts-based research?
What is an expected outcome of analyzing both the visual art and textual descriptions in the arts-based research?
Why might the focus groups reveal insights about the failure of an on-campus policy related to drinking?
Why might the focus groups reveal insights about the failure of an on-campus policy related to drinking?
Which of the following reflects social justice values in research?
Which of the following reflects social justice values in research?
Which question is relevant to ensuring cultural sensitivity in research language?
Which question is relevant to ensuring cultural sensitivity in research language?
What is implied about the approach to data collection in a mixed methods study?
What is implied about the approach to data collection in a mixed methods study?
What role do values from social justice movements play in research?
What role do values from social justice movements play in research?
Which aspect of research is least affected by social justice values?
Which aspect of research is least affected by social justice values?
What should researchers consider when distributing their findings to relevant audiences?
What should researchers consider when distributing their findings to relevant audiences?
Identifying relevant audiences for research should include consideration of which factor?
Identifying relevant audiences for research should include consideration of which factor?
What major ethical principles were established as a result of the Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment?
What major ethical principles were established as a result of the Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment?
How did the perception of research participants change after the Tuskegee undertaking?
How did the perception of research participants change after the Tuskegee undertaking?
What is one significant question to consider in research projects influenced by the Tuskegee Experiment?
What is one significant question to consider in research projects influenced by the Tuskegee Experiment?
What document was precipitated by the Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment?
What document was precipitated by the Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment?
What role do Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) play in research?
What role do Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) play in research?
What was the focus of the social justice movements during the 1960s and 1970s?
What was the focus of the social justice movements during the 1960s and 1970s?
Which of the following is NOT one of the outcomes associated with the Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment?
Which of the following is NOT one of the outcomes associated with the Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment?
Which of the following statements about the Belmont Report is true?
Which of the following statements about the Belmont Report is true?
What are the three dimensions of the ethical substructure that impact the research process?
What are the three dimensions of the ethical substructure that impact the research process?
What spurred the development of new codes and regulations for the protection of human research participants?
What spurred the development of new codes and regulations for the protection of human research participants?
What does ethical praxis address in the research process?
What does ethical praxis address in the research process?
Which stage of research does the ethical issue of developing research topics primarily occur?
Which stage of research does the ethical issue of developing research topics primarily occur?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three subcategories of ethics mentioned in the ethical praxis stage?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three subcategories of ethics mentioned in the ethical praxis stage?
What is the most important influence on how researchers conduct their work according to ethical praxis?
What is the most important influence on how researchers conduct their work according to ethical praxis?
During what phase of research is the issue of representation and dissemination most pertinent?
During what phase of research is the issue of representation and dissemination most pertinent?
What role do social justice movements play in the research community?
What role do social justice movements play in the research community?
Study Notes
Knowledge and Personal Experience
- Personal experience can be a source of knowledge but it has limitations
- People tend to overgeneralize from their experiences
- They make inaccurate observations
- They perceive things selectively
- They close off inquiry once they have formed an idea
- Confirmation bias occurs when personal experiences, cultural beliefs, and authorities reinforce each other, even if they are wrong
Social Research and the Social World
- Social research is a rigorous way of building knowledge that addresses the limitations of personal experience and other sources of knowledge
- It helps us understand the social world and our place within it
- Its knowledge can confirm or refute personal beliefs
Purposes of Social Research
- There are many purposes for conducting social research
- Research projects often fall into one of the following categories:
- Exploration
- Description
- Explanation
- Evaluation
- Empowerment
Mixed Methods Research
- Uses multiple data collection methods
- Provides a more comprehensive understanding of the topic
- Provides rich data with descriptions and examples
- Allows the researcher to understand the participants' language and concerns
Arts-Based Research
- Uses creative methods such as collage and drawing to generate data
- Captures data that might not emerge through traditional written or verbal communication
Ethical Considerations in Social Research
- The Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment led to the development of ethical guidelines for research.
- The Belmont Report (1979) outlined three key principles:
- Respect for persons
- Beneficence
- Justice
Ethical Praxis
- Ethical practice focuses on what researchers actually do in terms of designing and executing their research
- It involves three subcategories: procedural ethics, situational ethics, and relational ethics
- These subcategories are all guided by the principles of the Belmont Report
- Researchers must consider the interests of the participants and ensure that their ethical practice is informed by those interests
- Researchers need to consider the ethical implications of their research during all phases of the research project
- These phases include research design, data collection, representation, and dissemination
The Social Justice Movements
- The social justice movements of the 1960s and 1970s have had a significant impact on the ethical standards of social research
- They emphasized equality on the basis of status characteristics, including sex, race, sexual orientation, and economic class
- They sought to eradicate sexism, racism, homophobia, and classism
- The social justice movements have influenced the development of community-based participatory research (CBPR)
- Researchers are now more likely to involve research participants as full collaborators in the research process
Ethical Considerations in Research Design
- Researchers need to consider the ethical implications of their research topic
- They need to ensure that their research questions are relevant, respectful, and do not harm any individuals or groups
- They need to identify the relevant stakeholders and ensure that they are represented in the research process
- They need to consider the impact of their research on the lives of the participants
- They need to use language that is culturally sensitive and appropriate
Ethical Considerations in Data Collection
- Researchers need to obtain informed consent from all participants
- They need to ensure that participants are aware of the risks and benefits of participating in the study
- Researchers need to treat participants with respect and dignity
Ethical Considerations in Representation and Dissemination
- Researchers need to ensure that their research findings are accurate and reliable
- They need to represent the participants' voices fairly
- Researchers need to be transparent about their methods and data analysis
- They need to consider the impact of their research findings on the lives of the participants and the wider community
- They need to make their findings accessible to a wide audience
Conclusion
- The social research community has continuously reevaluated its ethical standards in response to historical atrocities and social justice movements
- Values and ethical standards are constantly being renegotiated and redefined
- These values impact the goals and practices of research
- They influence how researchers treat participants, choose topics, and use their findings
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This quiz explores the significance of social research in understanding personal experiences and their limitations. It highlights various purposes of social research, such as exploration and evaluation, while discussing biases that can arise from individual observations. Test your knowledge on the role and importance of social research in the social world.
