– Auguste Comte developed the concept of sociology based on methods used in physical sciences.
– Comte sought to understand society to provide solutions to the social, political, and moral issues that surfaced after the French Revolution
– Scientific method: The process a sociologist uses to develop and test theories; consists of 8 steps.
Step One: deciding what topic to research. Any subject can be researched as long as the research method is implemented correctly
Step 2: Investigate what is already known of your topic. Use things like lit reviews, peer-reviewed sources, etc. Ensure sources are legitimate and reputable.