Sociology Chapter: Importance of Research

Accepting something as true because an expert or authority claims it, without personal evaluation.

A bias where someone's expertise in one area makes them seem authoritative in others.

The process of gathering information through systematic observation, experimentation, and analysis.

Information presented as research, but lacking the rigorous methods of scientific research.

Disagreement among experts in scientific fields, often due to the complexity of the subject matter and the limitations of research.

The ability to independently analyze and evaluate information, especially research findings.

Evaluating research methods and conclusions to determine the validity of information.

The ability to make informed decisions based on evidence and analysis, rather than solely relying on experts.

The process of understanding the world through observation, experimentation, and analysis.

A system of logically connected ideas that explain a phenomenon or a set of events.

A historical period characterized by intellectual revolution, emphasizing logical reasoning, observation, and human progress.

Information collected through observation, experimentation, or other systematic procedures.

Evidence gathered through human senses, like sight, touch, smell, taste, and hearing.

A significant period of technological advancement, leading to changes in the way people lived and worked.

The ability to reason logically and critically.

The belief that human society can progress and improve over time.

The tendency to rely on personal experiences, common sense, and opinions from authority figures instead of scientific research to understand social issues.

The inaccurate or biased portrayal of social issues in media, often reflecting pre-existing beliefs and values rather than objective reality.

A situation where pre-existing beliefs and values influence the acceptance or rejection of social science research findings, even if they contradict those beliefs.

The use of personal experiences and observations as the primary source of knowledge, often neglecting or dismissing scientific evidence.

The reliance on opinions or statements from experts or authority figures as a primary source of knowledge, often without critical evaluation.

The idea that a person's upbringing and socialization, especially during childhood, influence their beliefs and behaviors as adults.

The phenomenon where media representations, particularly images and visuals, heavily influence public perceptions of social issues.

The practice of consciously choosing to promote actions based on personal beliefs or values, even when contradicting scientific research findings.

The tendency to believe things that are not supported by scientific evidence, such as the existence of UFOs, ghosts, or astrology.

The reliance on mass opinion and media reports without critical thinking, leading to the acceptance of inaccurate information.

The phenomenon of perceiving and reporting more instances of a behavior after it's been widely publicized, even if the actual occurrence hasn't changed.

The belief that something is true simply because many people believe it, without any evidence or critical analysis.

The tendency to rely on mass media for information without critically evaluating or questioning the information presented.

Describes behavior that is often attributed to anger or frustration while driving but lacks scientific evidence to support its existence.

The act of attributing a label or term to a behavior, which can influence how people perceive and interpret it.

The lack of critical thinking and analytical skills, despite having formal education, leading to the reliance on inaccurate information or non-logical thinking.

The acceptance of new knowledge within a scientific community, based on review and public availability.

Researchers must be honest and truthful in their research, as dishonesty is considered a serious offense in science.

A mindset characterized by a long-term perspective, openness to new ideas, flexibility, accuracy, and a willingness to share information.

Scientists tend to be detached from their research, seeing results as tentative and subject to review and criticism.

The practice of sharing knowledge freely within a scientific community, encouraging collaboration and advancements.

Academic journals that publish scientific research findings and contribute to the dissemination of knowledge.

A process of critically evaluating research methods and conclusions to determine the validity and significance of information.

The process of gathering information through systematic observation, experimentation, and analysis.

The process of narrowing down a broad topic to a specific research question that can be investigated.

A statement that predicts a relationship between variables.

The type of study used to collect and analyze data. Examples include experiments, surveys, and existing statistics.

The plan for how to conduct a study, including how data will be collected and analyzed.

The process of examining and summarizing existing research on a topic.

The group of people or objects that are selected to participate in a study. It represents the larger population.

The process of presenting the results of a research study in a clear and concise manner.

The process of examining research findings to draw conclusions and understand their implications.