Common hybrid designs

One of the more common hybrid designs uses gender as the non-experimental factor. In such a design, researchers cannot make causal claims (not even tentative causal claims) about the effects of gender. However, gender differences are a favorite topic in the popular...

US and fertility rates

Define rehabilitation, incapacitation and then briefly review the 5 criticisms of the 700% incarceration rate. In addition, define ageism & fertility rates. What do you believe will be the impact of a more educated population on crime rates in the US and...

Ethical considerations

Forum Question: Select from one of the two sets of questions (Paradigms and the Belmont Report)1) ParadigmsIdentify a sociological topic of interest to you.  Access the “Common Paradigms” link.Discuss how three (3) of the specific qualitative research...

Main idea or thesis

In one paragraph, describe the evidence that supports the main idea or thesis of the news story you chose in learning block 1-2 for your final project. What specific data is discussed or referenced? Are any additional research studies discussed? Make sure you are as...