Question 1
Write a short essay answering the following questions (100 word minimum):
Why did the social sciences as a category of disciplinary interests develop and what larger function do they serve?
What measures do social scientists take in developing sound (or accurate) research?
What are the differences between quantitative and qualitative forms of research?
Give some examples of qualitative and quantitative research from the readings and discuss the
strengths and weaknesses of each.
Question 2
In a minimum of 100-words, discuss ASU’s Medical Genetics Project at Havasupai.
What general lessons can be learned from this example?
What can we learn about designing ethically sound research?
What insight can we gain about the challenges of multiple-interest research teams?
Given that interdisciplinary research teams bring together multiple interests, do you think …
