Week 3 Seminar 2 by Usic https://padlet.com/usictech/offen869y0tge1j5 en-us 2023-02-01 16:21:38 UTC 2023-02-02 07:08:53 UTC hello@padlet.com Shahad , Sultan , Eman , Aswad salafif1 https://padlet.com/usictech/offen869y0tge1j5/wish/2464888042 1 - To discover and investigate popular myths about conventional dating, online dating, and online dating algorithms, we adopt a symbolic approach.

2- Both, a quantitive and qualitative approach. The first study was a survey and the second was an interview.
 
3- Undergraduate research assistants digitally recorded the interviews and then transcribing them. To understand how participants' unique experiences created their folk theories and the overarching patterns that emerged across viewpoints, the data were analysed using both the extended case method (Burawoy, 1998) and grounded theory (Charmaz, 2006) techniques.

4 - According to extended case theory, we started our analysis by adopting the results from Study 1 as a first set of guiding principles.

5 - Because they used surveys and interviews.

6 - Surveys 

Advantage: 

  • Less time consuming 
  • Easy to administer

Disadvantages :

  • Respondents may not feel comfortable to provide honest answers
  • There can be differences how people understand the survey questions


Interviews:

Advantages:

  • Non verbal behavior can be taken into consideration
  • There’s room for elaboration


Disadvantage 

  • Time consuming
  • Biased
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1.What was the study set out to find out?

Whether high school students could learn by social media and how they use it in learning.

2.What data collection method(s) was/were used in this study? In what order?

Explanatory sequential mixed methods. 

They used open-ended questions and semi-structured interviews at first and discussed the limitation of using self-reported data secondly.

3.How was the data analysed?

They used Constant comparison and explanatory sequential mixed methods design to analyse the data.

4.How was the outcome of one method used in the other?

The outcome of the study could be used as an instruction for social media to help students study and improve their affordances.

5.Why is this a mixed-method study?

Mixed methods research is the combination and integration of qualitative and quantitative methods in the same study. Because it used quantitative limits in the research such as student numbers(166) and their ages(14-17) and the data are filtered to ensure the qualities too.

]]> 2023-02-01 16:50:51 UTC https://padlet.com/usictech/offen869y0tge1j5/wish/2464891963 Chris,Avery,Li Yuan https://padlet.com/usictech/offen869y0tge1j5/wish/2464896426  1.What was the study set out to find out? 

This study discusses whether the way the newsroom treats WhatsApp is similar to other social media which they use more time, or whether they have developed a new approach that respects the foundation of WhatsApp in mobile and interpersonal communication.

2.  What data collection method(s) was/were used in this study? In what order?

Case study and Survey

3.How was the data analyzed?

in-depth human coding and computational

4.How was the outcome of one method used in the other?

Innovation diffusion theory has been very beneficial to comprehend innovation as a process and analyze the characteristics of its different stages.

5.Why is this a mixed-method study?

This study use two kinds of method to collect data, the researchers did the case study of the newsrooms and use the survey to get the answers from other people.

6.Optional: suggest 2 advantages and 2 shortcomings of the method/ology

advantages：
1.In this study, researchers used the two kinds of method to collect the data. This two methods got the answers from two different group of participants, which means the generalization of the result is high.
2.Also, because the researchers used the case study as a method to get the data from the newsrooms. The participants is the single group, so it can improve the validity of the result.

shortcomings：
1.Message length (the number of characters per message) in the data set CM varies widely from newsroom to newsroom due to different policies
2.What each topic lacks is compensated for by additional optional materia.
]]> 2023-02-01 16:53:28 UTC https://padlet.com/usictech/offen869y0tge1j5/wish/2464896426 Kiki, ivy and Maryam maalremeithi1 https://padlet.com/usictech/offen869y0tge1j5/wish/2464897833 1. What was the study set out to find out?
-The study aims to identify how journalists use WhatsApp for news as a journalistic channel(distribution), and as bridge of communication between the journalists and the audience(engagement).

2. What data collection method(s) was/were used in this study? In what order?
-        Interview: German local news editors have been interviewed about which digital transitions they use( WhatsApp newsletters being one of them).

-        Survey: they conducted a survey among journalists.

-        Quantitative data, and then qualitative data (was primarily focused on quantative data). 

3. How was the data analyzed? 
-To analyse all media types, they conducted a case study of all newsrooms based on Germany’s largest state North Rhine-Westphalia. They then assessed whether it had a WhatsApp channel.

4. How was the outcome of one method used in the other?
-All respondents of the survey stated that the newsrooms they work at use social media to distribute their content. Fifty percent use WhatsApp as a newsletter or engagement channel. 

5. Why is this a mixed-method study?
-It collected both quantitive data (surveys) and qualitative (interviews) to base the study on. 

6. Optional: suggest 2 advantages and 2 shortcomings of the method/ology.
-This methodology is time consuming, and the researchers found that they could not record the changes over time and analyse that data. It also primarily focused on quantitive data and they believed that further qualitative data may have supported the study better. 

- The method however, provided more evidence and a variety of data which supported the study better. It also gave the researches a better understanding of their research topic. 

 
 

]]> 2023-02-01 16:54:13 UTC https://padlet.com/usictech/offen869y0tge1j5/wish/2464897833 Eman - Activity 2 https://padlet.com/usictech/offen869y0tge1j5/wish/2464957386 Social science is a great choice as a university degree because according to the research conducted by the British Council in 2015, 44% of international leaders studied social sciences and obtained a degree. This shows that the graduates who studied social sciences gained knowledge and attained skills that prepared them for leadership roles and provided them with a higher chance of achieving them. (Greaves, 2018)]]> 2023-02-01 17:32:37 UTC https://padlet.com/usictech/offen869y0tge1j5/wish/2464957386 Maryam- activity 2 maalremeithi1 https://padlet.com/usictech/offen869y0tge1j5/wish/2464961427 Social science is a great choice for your university studies because it helps make a positive difference within society. Social scientist Polly Neate says, “Every campaign I’ve worked on or run has been underpinned by an understanding of where we are, why change is needed, and exactly what change we seek”( Neate, 2021). This fact shows that, to target a particular problem within society and aim to eradicate it, we must first understand society. Through this understanding of society, we can then identify why and how we could approach this problem. I argue that, social science is a great choice for your university studies as it give a foundation and necessary base line to solving problems that threaten our societies from prospering which is vital to all people centred jobs that students may take up in the future. ]]> 2023-02-01 17:35:12 UTC https://padlet.com/usictech/offen869y0tge1j5/wish/2464961427 Shahad Al-Afif - Activity 2 salafif1 https://padlet.com/usictech/offen869y0tge1j5/wish/2464963867 Students that study social sciences have a better understanding of the real world. Data scientists, engineers, and programmers frequently lack an understanding of human behavior that social scientists are masters in. We're experiencing some major changes in technology, such as AI. For instance, three-quarters of Americans say they are too terrified to travel in self-driving cars. This fact shows that no matter how innovative technology gets, if the public doesn't like it, it will fail. (Emmons, 2018)

]]> 2023-02-01 17:36:43 UTC https://padlet.com/usictech/offen869y0tge1j5/wish/2464963867 Jiyi-Activity 2 https://padlet.com/usictech/offen869y0tge1j5/wish/2464967135 Social science is a great choice for your university studies!

It's the statement that social science is a great choice for your university studies.
The first source "Academy for Social Science" is a relevant example that can promote this argument. 
It shows that UK social science researches are among the top level in the world and the careers about social sciences are also well-paid.
According to the first source, we could get a nice job through studying social science in  the UK university, as it's a great choice for us to have a better life quality and develop ourselves.
(Berliner Süden, 2021)]]> 2023-02-01 17:38:53 UTC https://padlet.com/usictech/offen869y0tge1j5/wish/2464967135 Sultan https://padlet.com/usictech/offen869y0tge1j5/wish/2464976322 The preeminent statement that will be elaborated on is “social science is a great choice for your university studies”. Exemplified by its high level of relevancy and demand in workforces. As in order for a business or company to operate successfully, it must be able to analyze and manage risks, develop new products/ services based on customer demands  (Wahba, 2021). By choosing social science, you are taught how to apply certain attributes and theories which will aid in attaining these goals. Additionally, around 40% of the new undergrad chose to study social sciences in the UK  (Wahba, 2015), proving its high demand. According to the Academy of Social Science, the definition of Social Science is “Social science is the study of people: as individuals, communities and societies; their behaviours and interactions with each other and with their built, technological and natural environments” (Wahba, 2015). Therefore, in order for a business to create a successful product, it must first be able to understand its customers. 
 

Bibliography

Wahba, P. J. (2015). Retrieved from Academy of Social Sciences: https://acss.org.uk/what-is-social-science/
 
]]> 2023-02-01 17:44:57 UTC https://padlet.com/usictech/offen869y0tge1j5/wish/2464976322 Aswad activity 2 aswadsafeer1070 https://padlet.com/usictech/offen869y0tge1j5/wish/2464980153 social science is great a choice because the several fields that make up the social sciences offer enlightening perspectives on daily life in our jobs, homes, and communities.social science assist students in acquiring a wide variety of versatile skills.(usic,2015)
Students that study social sciences have a better understanding of the real world. Students gain knowledge of global locations, cultures, and occasions.(uopeople 2015)]]> 2023-02-01 17:47:32 UTC https://padlet.com/usictech/offen869y0tge1j5/wish/2464980153 YAWEN https://padlet.com/usictech/offen869y0tge1j5/wish/2464980277 Social studies is beneficial to  young people know more about how to live in the world better and integrate into diverse society.


This fact shows that this subject includes lots of kinds of aspects ,such as geography, anthropology, economics, history, sociology, political science, and civics.They will improve the young people’ abilities of Cultural Understanding ,Economic Education  and Critical Thinking.
]]> 2023-02-01 17:47:37 UTC https://padlet.com/usictech/offen869y0tge1j5/wish/2464980277 Emily-activity 2 ychen464 https://padlet.com/usictech/offen869y0tge1j5/wish/2464980279 Social studies is beneficial for students to become a good citizens. The facts show that students have to understand history, political science, and culture. 

Because we are in a multicultural society right now, and if we have the knowledge of social studies or science, that can let us understand each other more easily and the society will become harmonious. ]]> 2023-02-01 17:47:37 UTC https://padlet.com/usictech/offen869y0tge1j5/wish/2464980279 KiKi https://padlet.com/usictech/offen869y0tge1j5/wish/2464982936 Social science is a great choice of for your university studies!
Social science is the best choice for you to study at university because it makes us more aware that the study of people is vital to our collective future. In 2020-2021, about 40% (about 230,000 people) of undergraduate freshmen study this major in the UK, and it can solve the problems of people and natural society, such as the new museum pneumonia problem. Coping with the COVID-19 crisis relies on medicine to treat patients and develop vaccines. It is also important to understand the nature of globalisation, how to deal with risks and so on. Social sciences help us to constantly understand and understand the human world and inspire us to become culturally sensitive, environmentally conscious and socially responsible people, (Professor Sir Cary Cooper CBE FAcSS)]]> 2023-02-01 17:49:15 UTC https://padlet.com/usictech/offen869y0tge1j5/wish/2464982936 Chris ,Avery ,Liyuan https://padlet.com/usictech/offen869y0tge1j5/wish/2464983099 learning social science is useful for people to standardize their behaviors. This field includes history so that everyone learning this is supposed to have an understanding of history， as well as political science. History can be a mirror， people are easily influenced while they are seeing something already happened in the past. Students are able to learn these knowledge to know whether their behavior is right or not，due to expanded experience.]]> 2023-02-01 17:49:21 UTC https://padlet.com/usictech/offen869y0tge1j5/wish/2464983099 Ivy-Activity 2 yzhang755 https://padlet.com/usictech/offen869y0tge1j5/wish/2464983433 University graduates in social sciences get good salaries when they begin their careers. Many people make more money than STEM graduates. This fact shows that social science students have access to a wide selection of well-paying and responsible occupations as they start their careers. It argues that students who major in social science may learn about a wide range of topics, including how people organize and govern themselves, how they negotiate power and international relations, how economies grow, and how wealth is created. Graduates from social science are more skilled and diversity. As a result, it is simpler to get a position and have nice salaries.


Reference: Academy of Social Sciences. What is Social Science? Academy of Social Sciences. From https://acss.org.uk/what-is-social-science/ 
]]> 2023-02-01 17:49:34 UTC https://padlet.com/usictech/offen869y0tge1j5/wish/2464983433 Jinchi Liu - Activity 2 https://padlet.com/usictech/offen869y0tge1j5/wish/2464984728 ‘Social science is a great choice for your university studies!’

The main goal is that Social research can help young people better know a variety of the world, and as democratic citizens live in this independent society. (National Council for Social Science) 

- This fact shows that Social science helps us understand a more comprehensive society, allows students to understand cultures and customs around the world, is a bridge between people and can make people closer. Another reason Social sciences are also helpful for cultural understanding is that using a critical perspective to see the world’s many facts while containing cultures and differences.

https://www.uopeople.edu/blog/why-is-social-studies-important/ 
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