Assignment 1: Using the Scientific Method to Study Sociology Due: Week 2 Points:

Assignment 1: Using the Scientific Method to Study Sociology
Due: Week 2
Points: 105
Skill(s) Being Assessed: Problem Solving
What to submit/deliverables: For this assignment, you will be asked to answer the assignment questions at the end of Chapter 2 in the webtext.
What is the value of doing this assignment? This assignment gives you an opportunity to practice the skill of problem solving. It will show that you can identify and apply steps of the scientific method to problems in sociology. Problem solving is a universal skill and one you will continue to refine as you progress throughout your career. This assignment asks you to use what you’ve learned in the first two weeks of the course about sociology and the scientific method. Worried about where to start? The good news is that you’ve already laid the foundation throughout the course in your webtext readings, videos, and Learn sections in Blackboard.
Your goal for this assignment is to: Practice your problem solving skill. You will do this by reading the scenarios and answering the questions in the webtext.
What you need to complete this assignment:
Questions at the end of Chapter 2 in the webtext.
Steps to complete: In Chapter 2 of the webtext, complete and submit your answers to the questions listed.
NOTE:You will get two (2) attempts at this assignment.