S2.2 social science research methods Flashcards
1
Q
why do we need social research?
A
be more confident in answering question about social life
2
Q
what are the 2 main groups of methods of carrying out social research?
A
quantitative
qualitative
3
Q
what is a quantitative research?
A
collection of numerical data
begins with idea / hypothesis
by deduction allows conclusions to be drawn
4
Q
strengths of quantitative research?
A
reliability + repeatability
5
Q
what are quantitative research designs?
A
experimental study designs (e.g. RCT)
cohort studies
case-control studies
cross sectional surveys
