---
title: "SSSocFR2: Sociological Research Methodologies (Georgia Social Studies standard)"
code: SSSocFR2
cite_as: Georgia Standards of Excellence, Social Studies, SSSocFR2
subject: social_studies
grades:
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# SSSocFR2: Sociological Research Methodologies

Explain the research methodologies used in sociology.

- Subject: Social Studies
- Appears in: High School, https://georgiahomeroom.org/standards/social_studies/high-school.md

## Expectations

- **SSSocFR2.a**: Identify the major research methods used in sociology.
- **SSSocFR2.b**: Explain how various methods are used to conduct research in sociology.
- **SSSocFR2.c**: Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the methods of sociological research.
- **SSSocFR2.d**: Explain the importance and influence of ethics in guiding research and data collection in sociology.

## Georgia Milestones coverage

No Georgia Milestones blueprint cites this standard.

Source: Georgia Standards of Excellence, published by the Georgia Department of Education at case.georgiastandards.org.