Hypothesis Making And Operationalising Flashcards
1
Q
What are the steps of the research process?
A
- selecting topic/devise an aim
- conduct secondary research/operationalise concepts
- choose method
- sample and access
- practicalities
- recording and analysing data
- evaluation of research
2
Q
What do you need to consider in a research?
A
Ethical and theoretical
3
Q
What are the factors influencing choice of research topic?
A
- relationship between sociology and social policy
- interest and values of the researcher
- current debates in the academic world
- funding
- access to research subjects
4
Q
Define hypothesis
A
- a clear prediction of the outcome of the research with key concepts operationalised
5
Q
What does operationalising concepts mean?
A
- to define a concept so that you can accurately measure it
6
Q
What is operationalising concepts essential for?
A
- validity of the research
