What purpose does the facts that sociologists gather serve?

Question

Here's the actual questions, I already answered the first half pretty well, can you help me with the second question:

How do sociologists gather facts?

**WHAT PURPOSE DOES THIS DATA SERVE?**

I know it's not a *fun* question but any ideas would be appreciated!! Thanks, K-la.

Answer 1

From data Social Scientists build images, outlines, strata, contours etc that relate to opinions and feelings of the general public.  These in turn can be used to help form 'ways to move forwards' - over whatever issues are foremost of the day.

Sash.

Answer 2

It assists social engineers with determining general census

of our population

allows them to make decisions on behalf of the general public

Sociology Research allows agencys within our government

to keep their finger on th epulse of american behavior and social ineptitude

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