SOC6 · Ethics / Data reasoning Sociological research methods mind map
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Ethics
Informed consent and withdrawal: Participation requires understanding and a genuine choice
Confidentiality and anonymity: Protect identifiable information and explain limits accurately
Harm and sensitive topics: Assess emotional, social and practical risks before collecting data
Deception and power: Useful access does not automatically justify hidden research
Data reasoning
Reading tables and graphs: Check axes, units, groups, source and period before interpreting
Percentages and percentage points: Relative change differs from subtraction of percentages
Designing a study in context: A coherent design links question, access, method and analysis
Making supported conclusions: Separate a finding, an inference and a causal judgement
Connections
Ethics → Data reasoning: Ethical design and careful interpretation jointly support a qualified conclusion.
