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The Research Process

9. The ultimate goal of science is to go beyond common sense and discover “what” it is, and “why” it is. With theories and methods to prove these theories, the explanation of life can more understood.

10. Scientific explanation differ from other kinds of explanations because scientific ones require scientific research, which uses objective, systematic observations to test theories, rather than relying on assumptions or common sense. It involves a research method, collecting data that is reliable and valid, analyzing the results, and sharing the results.

11. Two major methods in sociological research are participant observation and surv...