Sociology 2206A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Null Hypothesis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Grounded Theory
26 Oct 2016
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When we fail to define the unit of analysis, then we will commit Two types of fallacy (1) ecological fallacy (aggregate) Drawing erroneous conclusions about individuals based solely on the observation of groups (2) individualistic fallacy (individual) reductionism. Drawing erroneous conclusions about groups based solely on the observation of some of individuals. Have potential to make a contribution to knowledge on the topic. Figuring out the causal mechanism among your variable. Characteristics of units that vary, can have different values, categories, or attributes for different observations. May vary over cases, over time, or over both cases and time. Variables that are the main object of study (dv, iv) All other variables (control variables) (those you wish to control for) Occurs prior in time to both the iv & dv. It is an effect of the iv and a cause of the dv. Cv iv dv cv affects iv and eventually causes dv. Example: parent income extracurricular involvement academic achievement.
