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Relevance Of Theory And Research To The Discipline Of Sociology

ORDER OF TOPICS DISCUSSED Introduction What is theory? Things that makes a good theory Types of theory in sociology Macro theories and Micro theories Relevant of theories to the discipline of sociology Critics or problems associated with theories in sociology What is research? Objectives or purpose of a good research Type of research: Basic research and applied research Dimension in research Importance or relevance of theories to the discipline of sociology Critics or problems associated with research in sociology Conclusion and references INTRODUCTION: No one lives in a vacuum in society. People interact with each other in the society every day. Even if you stay in your room all day and do not go outside, you are still expected to obey the laws and rules of society which have influence on the lives of people either positive or negative impact and sometimes create social problems as experienced during the “industrial revolution ...