In social science we need TO measure variables. Those variables relate to theoretical concepts, which we can’t see. They are intangible and we do not even know whether or not they really exist. Measurement is always based on certain assumptions, which might be wrong.

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Defining the research question and hypothesis is always a crucial start in every scientific research unless your research is about creating new hypotheses.

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Human beings by nature are not fully capable of seeing the truth as it is. That’s why we need scientific research. Scientific research is objective, systematic, repeatable, generalizing and always based on theories.

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In public media you’ll find many evidences proposing various simple causes and effects. Things are not that easy. To run serious social science is difficult and you better question the evidences that cross your way.

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