Observational Techniques May Be Desirable When

question 8

Multiple Choice

Observational techniques may be desirable when

• A) one doesn't know much about the subject under investigation or wants to understand experience from the point of view of those who are living it.
• B) researchers are unable to speak directly with the subjects of the study.
• C) quantitative research techniques are unfamiliar to the researcher.
• D) the subject has been thoroughly studied by previous research.
• E) one wants to test a causal hypothesis.

Recognize the impact of part-time work and educational requirements on the labour market.

Comprehend the role and characteristics of unions in the Canadian workforce.

Understand the concepts and theories related to the organization of work, including the McDonaldization of society.

Comprehend the sociological perspectives on work, including functionalism, conflict theory, and feminism.

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Definitions:

Gender Schemas

Cognitive frameworks that organize information related to gender, influencing how individuals perceive and engage in gendered behaviors and roles.

Less Respect

The condition of being regarded with diminished esteem or honor.

Attributions

The process by which people explain the causes of their own and others' behaviors, often categorizing these explanations into internal or external factors.

Emotional Responses

Reactions governed by feelings, such as happiness, anger, or sadness, in response to stimuli or thoughts.