hypothetic deductive model

Question 1

first stage

Answer 1

background reading + personal experience theory

Question 2

stage 2

Answer 2

hypothesis formation

Question 3

stage 3

Answer 3

study - usually a questionairee or interview, occasionally an observation

Question 4

stage 4

Answer 4

data collection - ensure reliability and validity

Question 5

stage 5

Answer 5

analysing data using stats

Question 6

stage 6

Answer 6

accept or reject hypothesis

Question 7

stage 7

Answer 7

theory formation or comfirmation

Question 8

hypothesis formation

Answer 8

research question - questions that examine social meaning or patterns of phenomenon

Question 9

aims

Answer 9

a purpose or intention toward which ones efforts are directed - general topic area

Question 10

hypothesis

Answer 10

statement which makes prediction

Question 11

operationalise concepts

Answer 11

process of defining key term and concepts which form the basis of the research in order to ensure readers of the research and other sociologists know how the term is being used

Question 12

collect data using suitable methods

Answer 12

may collect a pilot study first to test methods

quantitative methods
qualitative methods
mixed methods

Question 13

analyse and interpret data

Answer 13

quantitative - tables, graphs, statistical analysis

qualitative - select bits to comment on

Question 14

strengths of hypothetic deductive model

Answer 14

formalising the process allows for replication which increases reliability

having formal research process leads to more objectivity and value freedom

Question 15

weaknesses of hypothetic deductive model

Answer 15

too rigid - may ignore important aspects of behaviour so less valid

can lead to researcher imposition as focus on what researcher interested in only