SOCI 1301 IN Q2 Flashcards
This type of sampling method involves using whoever is readily available for research
Availability
What is the final step in the research project?
Posing new research questions
A sociologist who makes use of sources such as documents written by other sociologist is conducting a/an
Secondary analysis of existing data
What is one of the most difficult parts of field research?
Gaining the trust of the subjects of study
A/an _________ is any dimension along with which groups or individuals vary.
Variable
What research design tests hypotheses under highly controlled conditions?
Experiment
Which step follows the stating or statement of the research problem?
Review of literature
If one event or situation produces another, the two are said to have a
Casual relationship
In order for a sample to accurately reflect the characteristics of the study population it must be
Representative
The most effective sampling method is
Random
Which research method would give a rich, detailed, inside view of a particular group, setting or subculture?
Field research
Which type of questionnaire allows respondents to give their own answers to questions, thus providing more detail and allowing researchers to ask follow-up questions?
Open-ended
Which step in the research process involves the generation of an understanding about the relationship between the variables or concepts under study.
Development of hypothesis
The use of two or more research design is called
Triangulation
Which research design would be best to use if one wants a large, representative sample of people’s attitudes toward a issue?
Survey
