Question 1(a) · 10 marks · 106 words written
What are variables? Illustrate some variables which Merton used in his analysis of deviance.
Opening · a definition
Variables are measurable components in a research that keeps changing or remain same based on social setup. Merton used in deviance analysis:
Body · points and prose
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Dependent variable Independent
variable
change the outcome independent to
of study. other variables.
Merton used in deviance analysis:
- Societal integration and the means available to achieve the goals.
He used comparative analysis to understand the variables and its impact on individual. e.g. Rebellion is both are not adhered.
(2) Effective role taking where an individual playing the role play a major part in influencing behavoirs.
(3) Hypothesis creation using society as a variable and the control and continuity mechanisms taken.
Close · a summary
Thus variables play a major role in research by identifying the observable part that need to be focused by the researcher.