Module 2 Flashcards
what is systemic research
search for pertinent
information on a specific topic, an art of
scientific investigation.
What is social research?
involves structured
enquiry that utilizes acceptable scientific
methodology for solving social
problems and creating new set of
knowledge that is generally applicable
what is explantory research
Gain a rich, in-depth
understanding of a generally
unknown/little-known topic
what is evaluation research
Evaluate (measure, assess, judge) aspects
of policies and programs
* Problem analysis: “What problems
should the policy/program try to address?”
* Impact evaluation: “What effect is the
policy/program having on its intended
outcomes?”
* Process evaluation: “Is the
policy/program being effectively
implemented?”
* Cost-benefit analysis: “Is the
policy/program cost-effective?”
what is the research methodology?
is the system of methods a researcher
uses to gather data on a particular research question
What is quantitative research?
focuses on social elements that can
be counted or measured, which can therefore be used to
generate statistics (macro sociological approach)
Qualitative research is?
is the close examination of
characteristics that cannot be counted or measured
(micro sociological approach)
Ethnography is?
to uncover the symbols and
categories members of the given culture use to interpret their world
Participant observation is?
observing people and actively
participating in their activities to obtain an insider’s perspective
Semi-structured interview is?
informal, face-to-face
interviews
Informants is ?
insiders who help the researcher in becoming accepted by the community and assist with the interpretation of information and behaviour
what is institutional ethnography?
developed by Dorothy Smith, recognizes that every institution has two sides, each associated with a different kind of data
two types of discourse analysis?
analyzing discourse as the term is commonly understood
discourse analysis considers a broader definition of “text,” going beyond individual works and authors to include larger fields
Geneolgy is ?
it seeks to trace the origins and histories of modern discourse
what is an operational definition?
transform abstract or theoretical concepts like “poverty” or “middle class” into concrete, observable, measurable entities
What is absolute poverty?
anything below the minimum income
level needed to secure basic necessities
what is relative poverty?
defines poverty relative to median or
mean household incomes
