PETS in Sociology Flashcards
1
Q
P
A
Practical
2
Q
E
A
Ethical
3
Q
T
A
Theoretical
4
Q
Ethical?
A
No harm
Private
Honest and open
Legal
5
Q
Valid
A
Creates true social picture
6
Q
Reliability
A
Results can be reproduced time and time again
7
Q
Representative
A
Conclusions can be drawn from research and can be applied to a whole target population
8
Q
Issues with practical
A
Time
Money
Characteristics and skills of researcher
9
Q
Issues with ethical
A
Informed consent
Confidentiality
Avoidance of harm
10
Q
Issues which theoretical
A
Finding what type of sociologist to choose and their research pattern
