Definitions

Question 1

Correlation

Answer 1

Relationship between two variables where changes in one are linked to changes in the other.

Question 2

Primary data

Answer 2

Data collected firsthand

Question 3

Secondary data

Answer 3

Data collected by others

Question 4

Quantative data

Answer 4

Numerical data

Question 5

Qualitative data

Answer 5

descriptive nonnumerical data

Question 6

Validity

Answer 6

Accuracy of results

Question 7

Sampling

Answer 7

Selecting a group for study

Question 8

Representative

Answer 8

Reflecting the characteristics of a larger group

Question 9

Verstehen

Answer 9

Understanding from another perspective

Question 10

Positivism

Answer 10

Belief In studying society through scientific methods

Question 11

Interpretivism

Answer 11

Focus and understanding meanings and experiences

Question 12

Macro approach

Answer 12

Studying large scale, social patterns

Question 13

Micro approach

Answer 13

Studying small scale individual interactions

Question 14

Operationalizing

Answer 14

Defining how to measure a concept

Question 15

Objectivity

Answer 15

Being free from Bias or personal feelings

Question 16

Bias

Answer 16

Favoring one side, leading to unfair results.