Assignment:
Using a minimum of 300 words, answer the following:
Knowing that you have mastered the material on research methods listed below, the President has hired you to study the problem of illegal immigration. Before you set up your research design you must decide which theory make the most sense in understanding illegal immigration. Explain your view of which of the following makes the most sense in this context:
1. Symbolic interactionism
2. Functional analysis
3. Conflict theory
Then, in light of this theory, which research method would you use to study the issue of illegal immigration? Be specific in describing the method and explain the justification for your choice of method.
The different research methods are: Surveys: Participant Observation (Fieldwork): Case Studies: Secondary Analysis: Documents: Experiments: Unobtrusive Measures: