Sociology Answers

Identify and discuss the sampling technique (s) you will use to select the respondents who will participate in the study. Also indicate how you would apply this method(s) practically to this specific case. (10) 1.5 Identify five ethical risks that may be associated with the study, and indicate what specific steps you would take to address these risks. (10) 

The qualitative research interview is an important data collection tool for a variety of methods used within research. Critically discuss the process of interviewing in qualitative social research including its limitations. Your answer should include an introduction, a main discussion, a conclusion, in-text references and a reference list.You answer should be between 900-1200 words, i.e. three (3) – four (4) pages.At least 4 references should be used.

(10 marks will be awarded for the content and insight of your discussion, 10 marks for analyses, synthesis, application and argument and 5 marks for the structure, language, spelling, technical care of your essay, referencing techniques and quality and appropriateness of sources).

1.1 Provide a critical discussion of the fundamental aspects (ontology and epistemology) of the applicable methodological approach. Also motivate why the approaches are relevant for your planned research. (10) 1.2 Indicate whether the nature of your research is descriptive and / or exploratory and / or explanatory and motivate your answer. (10) 1.3 Identify and discuss five distinctive characteristics of the research design. (5) Also provide relevant critique on the research design. (5) 1.4 Identify and discuss the sampling technique (s) you will use to select the respondents who will participate in the study. Also indicate how you would apply this method(s) practically to this specific case. (10) 1.5 Identify five ethical risks that may be associated with the study, and indicate what specific steps you would take to address these risks.

Why is Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs theory important to public speaking?

a. By understanding human motivation and needs, speakers can practice more effective persuasion toward their audience.

b. It increases a speaker’s ability to avoid logical fallacies.

c. The theory’s pyramid model allows speakers to better organize and structure their speech.

d. It increases a speaker’s logos.

According to Aristotle, what are the three forms of persuasion?

a. ethos, logos, and proof

b. ethos, credibility, and logos

c. ethos, logos, and pathos

d. fact, value, and policy

Which of the following is a key method of reasoning?

a. ontological reasoning

b. deductive reasoning

c. comparative reasoning

d. derivative reasoning

Which of the following is true regarding logical fallacies?

a. Logical fallacies are undetectable.

b. Speakers need not avoid including insults in their speech.

c. Including flawed reason is ethical.

d. Speakers still need adequate evidence even if their argument is strong.

The current Covid19 pandemic highlighted the prevalence inequalities in the South African health system, the stigmatisation of persons who tested positive with the virus, the impact of the pandemic on the family, and the of the media in societies across the globe.

Taking the above statement into account: Describe what notion of health Inequality entails and discuss the gender related health Inequality in South Africa.

Consult academic sources and explain what is meant by homonormativity. (200 words)

Consult academic sources and define these two forms of normativity.

Micro-aggressions in the workplace

Shortly explain what is meant by (a) micro-aggressions in general and then (b) apply it to its role in the workplace. (200 words)

In social media the word social refers to