Continuity and Change- 1. Research Methods

Question 1

2 features of primary and secondary research

Answer 1

Ethical
Social and cultural literacy (the idea that people should possess a body of knowledge, understanding and skills that allows them to share, communicate effectively, and respect themselves and others)

Question 2

Case Study def, +, and -

Answer 2

Informative piece of writing that is written about a person, group or unit.
S= in depth and informative
W= possible bias

Question 3

Focus Group def, +, and -

Answer 3

Group of people who answers a set of questions in detail
S= variety of detailed answers
W= false answers because in group setting

Question 4

Observation def, +, and -

Answer 4

Action of observing a person, group or thing, to see its behaviours
S= uninfluenced
W= risk of unethical research

Question 5

Secondary Research def, +, and -

Answer 5

Gaining information from sources that already exist, and are other peoples work
S= highly useful and reliable
W= potential of accidental plagiarism

Question 6

Interview def, +, and -

Answer 6

Open-ended questions, qualitative
S= detailed answers
W= may not be truthful

Question 7

Questionnaire def, +, and -

Answer 7

Closed and open ended questions that gathers opinions
S= variety of answers
W= untruthful