Sociology is a
science. Consequently, it has been working systematically observe and classify
the facts, and establishing verifiable laws. It is like any other science uses
the scientific method, which is the source of scientific knowledge. The scientific
method is a logical system that is used to analyze the data from systematic
observation.
Such as science, the main purpose
of sociology is doing research; generate, collect and disseminate scientific
knowledge about society and social phenomena. However, there are some people
that the scientific status of sociology and other social sciences in doubt.
They argue that sociology is not strictly science because the subject is very
complex. It is not possible to subject the behavior of people in laboratory
manipulations. The people had their own motives and hidden desires and other
complex issues.
However, it is generally accepted
that sociology is a science in the sense that the main goal is to make
scientific research to advance scientific knowledge. Sociology can and must use
scientific methods. The scientific method is defined as a method for observing
the world critically, collect empirical data and rational analysis and to
produce a systematic scientific knowledge.
The
scientific method is an accurate way of designing and conducting research
consists of the following basic steps:
"(1)
establishing a hypothesis, a general statement based on observed facts;
2)
identifying ways to the hypothesis testing, to include them in the design of
the study, and
3) test the
theory by further research and observation ... "(Howard and Dunaif-Hattis,
1992)
1. The
scientific method Inductive vs. deductive approaches
Sociology as a science
uses two main approaches to the design of the study and research on the general
framework: inductive and deductive methods. Inductive method is a method in
which the first scientist makes observing and collecting data, on the basis of
which he formulated a theory and theory (Scupin and Decorse, 1995). The
researcher attempts to develop theories from specific comments and agencies.
Assignment moving from the particular to the general; where he moved as a deduction
from the general to the particular. The deductive approach, the researchers
attempt to derive specific allegations and claims of general theoretical
principles. In other words, a deductive approach to research is the general
theory of their claim (Dooley, 1995: 65-66).
Inductive method
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Deductive method
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• inductive method is a method in which the first scientist makes
observing and collecting data, on the basis of which he formulated a theory
and theory.
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• In deductive
approach, the researchers are trying to specific allegations and claims
arising from general theoretical principles.
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