Sociologists decide what to research and what questions to ask once they are familiar with __________.

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Sociologists need to be familiar with what other sociologists have already discovered in order to avoid duplicating research and to build upon existing knowledge. This familiarity helps them identify gaps in current research and develop questions for further study. Awareness of funding sources, mainstream American beliefs, and expenses are also important factors, but they are secondary to understanding existing research.

Sociologists Decide What to Research and What Questions to Ask