Sociology Answers

) State the key research question (2) and aim or purpose (2) of the study taking into account the guidelines provided by the prescribed readings

Select (1) and critically discuss (10) the appropriate research design for the study. In your

discussion give supporting evidence for the appropriateness of the chosen research design,

in other words, discuss why the chosen design is suitable/relevant for the study.

Defin the concept "risky behaviour " and explain two factors why it is important for youths to investigate and be knowledgeable about it

Provide a relevant topic for this research taking into account the guidelines provided by the

prescribed readings. (2) Give a brief explanation of the factors that have contributed to the

choice of the research topic. (8)

c) Select (1) and critically discuss (10) the appropriate research design for the study. In your

discussion give supporting evidence for the appropriateness of the chosen research design,

in other words, discuss why the chosen design is suitable/relevant for the study.

d) Identify and discuss two sampling techniques / methods you will use to select the

respondents who will participate in the study. In your discussion, describe the population

and sample characteristics, indicate why the chosen methods are relevant for the study and

provide a descriptive discussion on how you would apply these methods practically to this

specific case. (15)

2. Protests are a general phenomenon in South Africa. Protest is a local, collective, emotional, non-institutional, and government-directed action to express an experience of unhappiness over the state of affairs.

2,1Can the functionalist perspective contribute to our understanding of protests with its emphasis on social consensus? Motivate your answer.

2.2 Does the pluralist perspective assist us to interpret protests? Motivate your answer.

A formal meeting is a gathering of people to agree on a decision. However, the agenda can be manipulated by the leaders in the meeting. They can lead meetings in how decisions are formulated and what will be decided on. Give two examples of the second dimension of power that you experienced in meetings or you can think about that can occur in meetings. Motivate your answer.