Foundations

An hypothesis is a specific statement of prediction. It describes in concrete (rather than theoretical) terms what you expect will happen in your study. This is used in Social Research methods.

In this video lesson we will be exploring the research methods of Sociology. These steps include: Step 1: Identify and Develop Your Topic, Step 2: Find Background Information, Step 3: Use Catalogs to Find Books and Media, Step 4: Use Databases to Find Journal Articles, Step 5: Find Internet Resources, Step 6: Evaluate What You Find and Step 7: Cite What You Find Using a Standard Format.

This Flipped Video examines the theories of Herbert Spencer. More specifically, this video examines the impact of Social Darwinism throughout history as well as its criticisms.