miss paltons side

Question 1

qualitative data

Answer 1

data in the form of words

Question 2

quantitative data

Answer 2

data in the form of numbers

Question 3

primary data

Answer 3

data collected first-hand by the sociologist

Question 4

secondary data

Answer 4

data that already exists

Question 5

reliability

Answer 5

when u repeat a method and compare the data

Question 6

validity

Answer 6

when findings are true and accurate to life

Question 7

sample

Answer 7

group of ppl that participate in the research

Question 8

representative

Answer 8

when a sample accurately reflects the target

Question 9

gatekeeper

Answer 9

person who gives u access to a sample

Question 10

generablisable

Answer 10

when u can apply findings to the whole population and make conclusions

Question 11

objective

Answer 11

factual and non biased

Question 12

subjective

Answer 12

based on opinions

Question 13

first stage of the research process 5

Answer 13

choice of topic, based on
1. values/experiences of sociologist
2. sociologists theoretical standpoint
3. aim of the organisation the sociologist has been hired by
4. accessibility of the group the sociologist would like the study
5. practical issues of time and money

Question 14

2nd stage of research process 2

Answer 14

1. sociologist decides what they wanna find out
2. establish an aim, research questions or a hypothesis

Question 15

3rd stage of the research process 2

Answer 15

1. sociologist decides what their target population is, the ppl they wanna study
2. select the sample

Question 16

4th stage 2

Answer 16

1. conduct a pilot study
   2, trial run of their study, used to check that the research method meets the needs of the research Q

Question 17

5th stage 3

Answer 17

1. data collection
2. if their collecting it themselves, thru interview or questionnaire its primary data
3. if the data already exists, collected by sociologist or institution its secondary data

Question 18

6th stage 3

Answer 18

1. interpretation of data
2. numerical data= present data in tables and graphs to look for patterns and trends
3. written data= draw out key themes and create a theory around these

Question 19

7th stage 3

Answer 19

1. respondent validation
2. sometimes researcher imposition can affect results, when the views of the researcher affect how they interpret the results
3. to overcome this, the researcher will go back to the participant once they have analysed their data for validation that they understood the answers

Question 20

ethical guidelines, deception

Answer 20

dont decieve ppl when studying them, e.g = dont lie about what the study is for

Question 21

ethical guidelines, informed consent

Answer 21

tell participants the full details of the study before they start e.g= consent form

Question 22

ethical guidelines, confidentiality

Answer 22

keep participants person details confidential, when writing ab someone keep them anonymous

Question 23

ethical guidelines, protection from harm

Answer 23

ensure they dont offend/upset or cause physical/pyschological harm with sensitive questions/ dangerous experiments

Question 24

ethical guidelines, parental consent

Answer 24

ask for parental permission if their under 16

Question 25

ethical guidelines, de-brief

Answer 25

after the study, the researcher will discuss the process with the participant and answer any Q to conclude

Question 26

ethical guidelines, right to withdraw

Answer 26

participants can choose to pull out of the study at any stage