WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
After reading Chapter 1, completing the "Test Your Knowledge" questions at the end
of Chapter 1 in the text book, and reading and completing this chapter of the study
guide you should be able to:
• define sociology and explain how the sociological viewpoint differs from other
viewpoints
• identify the key figures in the development of sociology and know the ideas
and concepts that each offered sociology
• explain two major perspectives in sociology that were developed in the early
years of sociology and understand how each views society
• understand the different research methods used by sociologists as well as
ethical concerns when conducting social research