Sociology: Studying Society

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Created on: 01-03-18 18:25

What do sociologists do?

Sociologists look at trends and patterns of data over time, and explore the social factors that shape human behaviour and the way that society influences our daily lives

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Contrasting Sociology and Psychology

Psychologists focus on individual behaviour. Sociologists study the social influence on human life (they focus on group behaviour rather than individual behaviour)

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Contrasting Sociology and Biology

Biologists look for biological causes or characteristics whilst studying human behaviour. Sociologists view behaviour as social or cultural rather than biological.

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Contrasting Sociology and Journalism

A journalist would research social issues in order to publish a story which might be biased or one sided. Sociologists select and use evidence in a balanced way, as the research may be criticized by other sociologists.

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What is Observation?

Observation is a research method

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Psychologists focus on individual behaviour. Sociologists study the social influence on human life (they focus on group behaviour rather than individual behaviour)

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Contrasting Sociology and Psychology

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Front

Biologists look for biological causes or characteristics whilst studying human behaviour. Sociologists view behaviour as social or cultural rather than biological.