What kind of facts did these studies claim and why

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Questions: We've talked about "ways of knowing," and about science as a rigorous, systematic way to be more certain about "facts" and "truth." What facts did you find convincing after reading/watching Duneier's study "Sidewalk"? After reading the National Law Center summary of scientifically collected data? After reading Pager's study "The Mark of a Criminal Record"? What kind of facts did these studies claim and why might they be believable (accepted as a fact or truth)? Think about how the scientific approach played a role in how certain you felt about a fact.
How does looking at a social issue using multiple sociological (social scientific) methods broaden our understanding of that issue?
Sidewalk is qualitative research whereas the National Law Center summary and Pager's study can be categorized as quantitative research. What are the advantages vs. limitations of each of these forms of research?

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