quantitative research methods: surveys

Question 1

how to gain control of your variables?

Answer 1

construct a ‘closed’ system

Question 2

what are the three methods of closure?

Answer 2

1. experimental (manipulate individual variables)
2. statistical
3. theoretical

Question 3

what is a measure?

Answer 3

the practical manner in which we quantify concepts and variables (class, gender etc)

Question 4

what are the two types of sampling?

Answer 4

1. probability (random)
2. purposive (non-random)

Question 5

what is the general universe?

Answer 5

defined by theory

Question 6

what is the working universe?

Answer 6

real cases you can access

Question 7

what is purposive sampling?

Answer 7

samples with a probability of 0% or 100%, or an unknown probability for an item to be selected