Key Terms on A.P.S Unit 1 Test Flashcards
How to conduct a survey
To conduct a survey; Create a research question, create a hypothesis, create closed questions, have sample groups, analyze data
How to conduct an interview
Prepare questions based on research, conduct the interview, and analyze the results.
Unstructured Observation Meaning
Involves studying people without a predetermined idea of what to look for
Structured Observation Meaning
Involves planning what will be observed and keeping a list of things to look for
Participant Observation Meaning
The researcher observes a group while participating in the group’s activities in one society or another culture.
Case Study Meaning
The observation of an individual, a situation, or a group over a period of time.
Anthropology Meaning
The study of humans, including their origins, behavior, and physical, social & cultural development. (Environments & ancestors)
Psychology Meaning
The study of the human mind and mental states & behavior. (Think & feel)
Sociology Meaning
The Scientific study of the nature of human social behavior including individuals, groups, and societies.
Objectivity Meaning
The researcher must try to be as fair as possible when approaching the subject
Reliability Meaning
When the study is repeated, the results should be the same
Validity Meaning
The study tests what it is intended to test
Open-ended Meaning
Can have many answers that can broaden and have more to expand on
Closed-ended Meaning
Only have direct answers (yes, no)
Inquiry Model/Method (Steps)
-Initial experience (peaking interest)
-Pose a research question
-Background research
-Form a hypothesis
-Design research plan (how will you test hypothesis)
-Gather data
-Analyze results
-Evaluate results (does the evidence support the hypothesis? Was the hypothesis correct or not)
-Reflection and critical thinking (formulate an answer, assess strengths and weaknesses of the study, suggest changes & new areas of research to be conducted.)
Pros of Case Studies
Many ways to use it
Cons of Case Studies
Takes a lot of time
Pros of Unstructured Observation
Open up different perspectives & helps notice behaviors
Cons of Unstructured Observation
No concrete plan
Pros of Structured Observation
Concrete plan & quick observation
Cons of Structured Observation
Missing other notes or points brought
Pros of Participant Observation
Gives a detailed look at culture and insider POV
Cons of Participant Observation
Become attached & biased
Hard to participate & observe at the same time
Independent variable
The variable whose effect is being studied (cause)
dependent variable
The variable that’s being measured, may change depending on independent variable (effect)
