Research Methods EDefinitions

Question 1

Demand characteristics - 2m

Answer 1

Any clues given off within the research,
this could lead to the Ppt’s change their
natural behaviour choosing to either
help or hinder the researcher
(CONTEXT), reducing the internal

Question 2

What is a population?

Answer 2

The group of people who are the focus of
the researcher’s interest are called the
population (or target population).

Question 3

What is a sample?

Answer 3

group of people taken
from the target population to take
part in the research. It is assumed
that the sample is representative of
the target population.

Question 4

Stratified Sample

Answer 4

dvanced way of sampling where the make-up of
the sample reflects the proportions of certain subgroups in the target population. E.g. is 70% of the
target population are female then 70% of the sample
will be female as well.

Question 5

Define a overt observation (2 marks)

Answer 5

Participants are aware their behaviour (CONTEXT)
is being observed, so will be aware of the purpose
of the research. (1st MARK)
Observer is clearly visible to participant (2nd
MARK)