SOST 203 - Introduction to Social Research Methods

The Questions For each article, answer the following questions. Your answer for each question should be approximately 1 single-spaced paragraph in length(i.e., approximately 4-5 sentences), for a total of about 5 paragraphs per article. Please follow the sample format (below) to help you structure your paper.•Question 1. Describe the research question(s)and/orpurpose of this study. •Question 2. Many research articles don’t clearly state their ontological and epistemological assumptions (in other words, their philosophy of science). oTry to identify the author(s)’ assumptions about reality (ontology) and about the best way to knowreality (epistemology).oWhat philosophy of science do you think this article aligns best with –e.g., positivism, post-positivism, Critical Realism, interpretivism, postmodernism/poststructuralism? Justify your answer. oIf the article you’re reading doesidentify its philosophy of science, explain why it fits with that philosophy, using concrete examples from the article2•Question 3. What research design is used here (e.g., case study, experimental, cross-sectional, longitudinal)? Are there any other theories or frameworks used (e.g., feminist research, ParticipatoryAction Research, existing scales or indicators)? If so, identify them and explain how you know. •Question 4. Is this study qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods? Explain your answer.•Question 5. Summarize the key findings of this study. What did the authors conclude?