The Importance of Research Methods

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The Importance of Research Methods
In social science research methods, it is complex to become known. People usually have
many ways to get noticed; before their work is accepted as true, it takes time. The journey from
researching to becoming famous includes sharing through media and networks online and getting
known by people before the research has been fully checked. It is important to understand this
because it raises big concerns about how true and important research is if it has yet to be
confirmed.
In today's digital world, information moves fast through social media and regular news.
Due to this, research becomes famous even if it has yet to be checked by study results on
different online places, and these discoveries can quickly catch the attention of those who make
laws and decisions. Research gets more attention when it has exciting titles and strong claims,
making it famous before people check if it is true (Gebelhoff, 2016). This early fame is a
problem because many might believe and spread information that could be wrong or not fair. The
internet age spreads knowledge quicker than it can be vetted; thus, unchecked research may
affect people's minds and impact laws and policies. Data-driven research may support legislation,
social norms, and legal procedures. More attention to research with justification may lead to
good policy.
The written words and the YouTube video “Why Flawed Studies Get Famous” show how
studying society helps us with big community problems. When the high court decided on
Obergefell against Hodges, it was clear that such studies strongly affect what people think is
normal or true. In this situation, the study of society was very important. The group called the
American Sociological Association wrote a powerful friend-of-the-court letter (truTV, 2017).
They mentioned many years of research with good methods that supported the basic right of
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people in same-sex relationships to get married. In the same way, the lawsuit about gender
discrimination at Walmart shows how sociology studies can be used in real life. Professor
William Beilby's work helped make a stronger case for the people suing. These events show us
why we must think deeply and carefully when researching because it can affect people's thoughts
and government decisions.
Spreading wrong information happens a lot when research that needs to be more
trustworthy gets known too quickly. Headlines that catch one’s eye, like "Many couples have no
children because they did not talk about becoming parents," show why it is important to look
closely at how the study was done. Individuals needing to learn how research works can easily
believe incorrect statements, creating a situation where complete or tilted information shapes
people's thoughts and decisions. It shows why it is necessary to improve understanding of the
media and give folks the skills to check if research findings are truly right with a critical view.
By developing our ability to think critically and increasing our level of education, we can protect
our community from the risk of taking unreliable results at face value.
In conclusion, how research gets renowned before being proven correct is a complicated
subject with enormous consequences. Too early, celebrities may influence what everyone talks
about, government policies, and our personal choices by pushing for unreliable data. We need a
culture that rewards serious thought and research methods to fix this. Promote an atmosphere
where individuals constantly ask questions and examine facts to reduce the danger of devoting
too much attention to unreliable research, leading to a more knowledgeable and responsible
community.
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References
Gebelhoff, R. (2016, August 17). The media is ruining science. The Washington Post.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/in-theory/wp/2016/08/17/the-media-is-ruining-
science/
truTV. (2017). Adam Ruins Everything - Why Flawed Studies Get Famous | truTV [YouTube
Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Phxht9U2yZk

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American Sociological Association wrote a powerful friend-of-the-court letter (truTV, 2017).

and government decisions.

Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Phxht9U2yZk

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