This assignment will assess the competency 2. Investigate sociological research.

Directions: Answer the questions below in no less than one page and no more than two pages. The assignment should be submitted on Microsoft Word with default margins, using 12 point Times New Roman black font, be double-spaced, and be in essay format.

Think about a career that you are interested in. I recommend using the career that you discussed in Discussion 1.2.

1. Summarize the four major research designs – surveys, observation, experiment, and existing sources/secondary analysis.

2. How could you use research techniques – surveys, observations, experiments, or existing sources – in an occupation of your choice?

3. What are some of the ethical research issues that you could encounter as specific to your career?