Answer the following scenario questions based on the concepts from Chapter 2.

You are hired to study why athletes are willing to play while they are in pain or injured. Explain which theory (cultural, interactionist, structural) you would use to guide your research. What research questions would you ask, what would be the focus of your analysis, and what concepts
would you use in your study?

You are hired to study the pros and cons of intercollegiate sports on your campus. Today you report on the steps in your research project. Identify the steps and briefly explain each as you will do them.