Research Methods (All Papers)

Question 1

CASE STUDIES
What is the definition of a case study?

Answer 1

A detailed study of one individual or group

Question 2

CASE STUDIES
What type of data do case studies typically collect?

Answer 2

Qualitative data

Question 3

CASE STUDIES
What are 4 methods of gathering data?

Answer 3

o Interviews
o Observations
o Questionnaires
o Experimental testing

Question 4

CASE STUDIES
What are 3 advantages of case studies?

Answer 4

+ Detailed data is collected
+ They allow insight into situations that cannot be created by researchers
+ Can help to generate hypotheses for future studies

Question 5

CASE STUDIES
What are 4 limitations of case studies?

Answer 5

• Difficult to replicate
• Difficult to generalise findings
• Personal accounts could be inaccurate
• Researcher’s interpretation could be subjective

Question 6

CORRELATIONS
What is the difference between an experiment and a correlation?

Answer 6

Experiment: Investigating difference between two conditions - researcher manipulates IV

Correlation: Investigating relationship between two variables - researcher doesn’t manipulate IV

Question 7

CORRELATIONS
Which two pieces of information can be obtained from doing a correlation?

Answer 7

The strength and direction of any relationship

Question 8

CORRELATIONS
What are 3 advantages of correlations?

Answer 8

+ Allows researchers to conduct research into an unknown area
+ Make use of secondary data
+ Cost effective

Question 9

CORRELATIONS
What are 3 limitations of correlations?

Answer 9

• Do not allow cause and effect to be determined
• Can only identify linear relationships
• Can be misused or misinterpreted

Question 10

QUESTIONNAIRES
What is the definition of a quesionnaire?

Answer 10

A set of written questions designed to collect information from participants on their views and opinions on a topic

Question 11

QUESTIONNAIRES
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