NTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGYRESPONSE

  NTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGYRESPONSE PAPER #   1Response paper #1 .For this assignment you are to choose a topic that would be of interest to study in the field of sociology.You will not actually research the topic this semester, but it is important to consider the process of initiating a project. Lecture notes and your textbook would be good places to start looking for a possible topic.Each of the following questions should be answered for this assignment. Each question is worth 10 points. Be sure to include a title page, use 12 point font or higher, double-space, and staple. If you submit the assignment as an attachment via Canvas, be sure to consult the syllabus for attachment types that I am able to access. Remember to use academic language in your response. Writing in first person is fine. This assignment should be written in paragraph form. No outside sources are required, if you choose to use a source other than the textbook or class notes you should cite that source in APAformat. I am more concerned with content than with number of pages, however, for those of you that need a page range, these tend to be 3-4 pages in length.1.Pick a topic, why did you choose this topic, are there issues with value neutrality?2.Operationally define your topic.3.What type of sample would you use, who would you involve, why?4.How would you access your sample, possible complications?5.What type of methodology would you employ, explain?6.Describe your variables, dependent and independent. Spurious variable concerns?7.Is your study valid, is it reliable, why or why not?8.What theory do you think would be the best fit for your topic, why?9.What ethical issues might arise?10.What do you think you would learn, how would you share your knowledge?