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Listed below are the specific goals for Chapter 2 Sociological Investigation -To review the fundamental requirements for engaging in scientific investigation using the sociological perspective -To become familiar with the basic elements of science and how they are used in sociological investigation -To see how research is affected by politics and gender -To begin to view ethical considerations involved in studying people -To become familiar with research methods used by sociologists in the investigation of society -To being to understand the interplay of theory and method -To be able to identify and describe each of the ten steps in sociological research