Sociology 3306A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Social Impact Assessment, Needs Assessment, Job Satisfaction
10 Apr 2020
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Basic social research: research undertaken to advance a discipline"s theoretical understanding, which may or may not address an existing social problem. Applied social research: research undertaken for the explicit purpose of providing information to solve an existing social problem. Evaluation research: area of social science research, often linked to policy making, concerned with analyzing social policies, programs, and interventions. Social indicator: broad measures of important social conditions, such as measures of crime, family life, health, schools, or job satisfaction, applied periodically to track trends. Needs assessment: systematic assessment of the needs and problems of a community or agency and the ability of a program to meet appropriate needs. Environmental impact studies: study undertaken, usually as required by law, to assess the impact of a public works project on the social and physical environment. Social impact assessment: systematic assessment of the consequences of a policy or project on individuals, groups, and communities.
