Research Methods Hard Q's and weird processes

Question 1

How do you carry out a Stratified Sample? (4 Marks)

Answer 1

 identify strata/sub-groups in their population, eg the four different schools
 calculate the required proportion from each stratum based on the proportion in the population
 select sample at random from each school/stratum/sub-group.
 use a random selection method, eg assign each student a number then use a computer,
calculator or random number table to select specified number of numbers between 0 and X (or hat method).

Question 2

What is the Empirical Method?

Answer 2

• Involves the use of objective, quantitative observation in a systematically controlled, replicable situation to test or refine a theory
• Empirical approach ensures psychologists do not make unfounded claims about phenomena based on a subjective opinion

Question 3

What is a Theory?

Answer 3

A theory is a collection of general principles that explain observation and facts, acting as a framework and explanation for describing a phenomenon

Question 4

How do you reference? Book

Answer 4

Authors Name, date of publication, title of book, place of publication, publisher

Question 5

How do you reference? Journal

Answer 5

Authors Name, date of publication, title of article, journal title, volume, page numbers

Question 6

Define Reliability

Answer 6

Concerns the consistency of a measure or procedure

Question 7

Define Internal Validity

Answer 7

Concerns whether a measuring instrument measures what it set out to measure