Sociology I · 10 marks · 150 words
Describe, with the aid of an illustrative example, the significance of variables in sociological research.
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Syllabus: Research Methods and Analysis: (a) Qualitative and quantitative methods. (b) Techniques of data collection. (c) Variables, sampling, hypothesis, reliability and validity.
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