Scientific Method Worksheet

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Scientific Method Matrix

Research is a primary component of sociology. Valid and relevant sociological research is dependent upon a commitment to applying the scientific method in a systematic and organized way in order to ensure maximum objectivity and consistency in research. Complete the following matrix based on a social problem of your choice. The matrix will serve as a guide for creating a preliminary plan for the basic steps of the scientific method.

Scientific Method Matrix

|Social problem |Too many people are constantly on social networking sites, and not having very much human |

| |interaction. |

|Identify a social problem of your | |

|choice. | |

|Problem definition | |

| |Is the overuse of social networking sites causing less human interaction? |

|A problem statement is often written as | |

|a research question. Limit the problem | |

|statement to one sentence. | |

| | |

|Example: Is going to college worth the |...