In simplier words, what does this mean?

I'm doing a peer review on a classmate's science research paper and this whole paragraph makes no sense to me. Can you explain it in better terms that maybe aren't so complex?











The basic goal of sociological research is to understand the social world in its many forms. Quantitative methods and qualitative methods are two main types of sociological research methods. Sociologists often use quantitative methods -- such as social statistics or network analysis - to investigate the structure of a social process or describe patterns in social relationships. Sociologists also often use qualitative methods - such as focused interviews, group discussions and ethnographic methods - to investigate social processes. Sociologists also use applied research methods such as evaluation research and assessment.

In simplier words, what does this mean?
Sociologists want to understand society. They do this by doing research. Sometimes the research involves counting and measuring things, and sometimes it involves talking to people. They also take a close look at how other sociologists did their research.
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