What’s the trade-off between certainty and confidence intervals?

1. Researchers often choose to reject the null hypothesis when there is less than a 5% likelihood of observing a given pattern in the data if the null hypothesis is true. They select 5% because
a. It’s a rule handed down by Isaac Newton
b. It’s the established scientific norm
c. It’s the absolute best way of establishing the truth

2. What’s the trade-off between certainty and confidence intervals?
a. If you want to be more certain of your estimate, your confidence interval will be smaller
b. If you want to be more certain of your estimate, there must not be a confidence interval
c. If you want to be more certain of your estimate, your confidence interval will be larger

Discuss the reasons for using mixed methods. Select one of the complex mixed-methods designs . What is an example of a study you might conduct using that particular design?

In this last discussion, we address mixed methods, which brings together quantitative and qualitative approaches in unique ways. This discussion will support you in understanding the unique application of mixed methods in research. We will also bring the weeks of discussions together by addressing the value of understanding the human experience in society through research and specifically how research reporting can aid our understanding of social phenomena as well as influence social and public policy.

In your initial post, address the following:

Discuss the reasons for using mixed methods. Select one of the complex mixed-methods designs . What is an example of a study you might conduct using that particular design?
After watching the video Crime Spotting: Joy of Stats (1/6), respond to the following:
How does the City of San Francisco currently use its crime data? Explain the value of this data to the citizens in the city and the police service.
The level of data collection, police service planning, and community advocacy involved in the program highlighted in the video would add a significant financial cost to city operations. Other than the safety of citizens and supporting police efforts, can you think of two key reasons why San Francisco city leaders would want the city to be safe?

Is the information useful to the intended audience?Is the writing concise, but filled with necessary information?

You may produce graphs/pie charts. A chart can count as an outside source if it is from a peer-reviewed source and is discussed in the text. Graphs and pie charts should also be explained in the text of the document.

Overall quality of the writing (is it clear and professional?
Are there grammar issues?
● Is the topic relevant?
(5)
● Is it aesthetically pleasing? (Would consumers/audiences be drawn to it and could they understand it?) (5
Critical Analysis
● Is the topic thoroughly reviewed with scientific content?

● Are there at least 10 facts from 5 scientific sources that are properly cited?
● Is the information useful to the intended audience?
● Is the content factual?
● Is the writing concise, but filled with necessary information?

What is happening? Why is this article important to you? How is it relevant sociologically?

1.0 page typed reaction essay to a current news article . This essay should utilize references from the text and supplemental readings.
What is happening?
Why is this article important to you?
How is it relevant sociologically?
Should we care?
Use your imagination and creativity!!!
The article must be cited fully: . All students must use www.newyorktimes.com. Journal entries are to be non-sports, non-entertainment related. In addition, the journal entries must attempt to reflect the current course material when possible .

Which of the three theories do you believe BEST explains contemporary Family in American society?

Name the three classic theories of sociology as discussed in essay #1 and discuss how EACH of these theories attempts to interpret or understand the Family. Be sure to compare and contrast the differences of the three theories’ approach to the Family. Finally, which of the three theories do you believe BEST explains contemporary Family in American society?

The three theories discussed were
1. Structural Functionalism
2. Symbolic Interactionist Perspectives
3. . Conflict Perspectives

A. Each essay must be typed using double spaced line Times new Roman 12 font. B. Each essay must be a minimum 3 pages in length and not to exceed full 5 pages C. You must use a title page and work cited page neither of which counts toward the page requirement. D. You must also cite your reference within the body of the paper whenever you quote or paraphrase the authors. E. I’m going to include pictures which contain the chapter from my book this essay is about, which can also be used as a reference. The book is called Sociology in Our Times: The Essentials by Kendall Diana F.Please make sure each paragraph uses transitions, there’s an introduction, and conclusion.

Illustrate ideas and concepts with stories included in the chapter.Establish rapport with the audience by asking questions, using examples from your experience or from popular culture.

Oral Presentations on Sallaz & Groups of Students for Sallaz Chapter 7 (pp 134-156)

If you have a notes, power-point and other materials from your presentation, please upload those after the oral presentation to the class.
In making your presentation, you will be evaluated based on:
1. Clarity of speaking;
2. Organization of material:
First, tell us what you will say, second, tell us, and third, tell us what you told us;
Clarity of argument, outline of different sides or positions, Sallaz’ concepts defined
3. Illustrate ideas and concepts with stories included in the chapter.
4. Establish rapport with the audience by asking questions, using examples from your experience or from popular culture;
5. Visuals are compelling and connected ;
Here is the Rubric I use: Rubric SOCI181B Oral ZOOM Presentations.pdf Download Rubric SOCI181B Oral ZOOM Presentations.pdf
One member of the group should upload the presentation.

Identify one aspect of the case study that would be most challenging to you if you were the administrator, and explain why.

Addressing Conflicts and Trauma

Post an explanation of the types of skills the social work administrator demonstrated as she addressed the problem of Carla’s absence at work and the trauma-related events that followed. Be sure to include an analysis of the administrator’s use of conflict resolution skills. Finally, identify one aspect of the case study that would be most challenging to you if you were the administrator, and explain why.

Discuss how the lyrics to ‘Strange Fruit’ conveys the depths of racism include sociological concepts as you examine the lyrics. Research why this song was banned from the radio .

Music has always played a big part in culture and social movements. Billie Holiday’s recording of “Strange Fruit,” a song about lynching, raised awareness about racism despite being banned from the radio after its 1939 release. The YouTube video below gives you some background about that song, please read this entire assignment prior to viewing it.
Analyze the song, ‘Strange Fruit’ by Billie Holiday by establishing connections between the song’s lyrics and relevant sociological concepts, terms, or theories. Be sure to use at least one Sociological theory in your analysis, along with one scholarly academic resources.

To earn full credit your paper should follow the format below:

Discuss how the lyrics to ‘Strange Fruit’ conveys the depths of racism include sociological concepts as you examine the lyrics. Research why this song was banned from the radio . Share your thoughts on the impact the song would have had if allowed on the radio during this time in society.

Identify and analyze which social movement theory: – from our course textbook/course materials, that best explains the impact of the song, “Strange Fruit”, and include another song or songs that have motivated social movements or helped to create social change. Explain at least one of the songs you identified and the problem(s) that it addressed. Be creative, the song can be old or new, about problems such as wars, women rights, gun control, religious expression, race, social inequality, etc.