SY4 Research Methods (AO2 & exam skills) Flashcards
Identify & explain one reason why the researchers described in the item below decided to use self completion questionnaires as a method of research
►In the exam you would need to give two reasons. Can you think of a second reason in addition to the one given below?
https://youtu.be/X-UFY05Jde4?t=7m14s
Identify & explain one reason why the researchers described in the item below decided to use semi-structured interviews as a method of research
►In the exam you would need to give two reasons. Can you think of a second reason in addition to the one given below?
https://youtu.be/pRH1IlesCKw?t=7m33s
In the context of research methods what does the following acronym stand for?
GROVER
►These are the key methodological issues that you should bring into your analysis when writing answers to questions on methods. Make sure you understand and can apply these terms.
https://youtu.be/PHAzvA8qplM?t=10m39s
How long should I spend on the Research Methods section of the SY4 exam?
You need to spend 50 minutes of the two hours available on the Research Methods section of the SY4 exam
https://youtu.be/PHAzvA8qplM?t=3m46s
Identify & Explain one reason why the researcher described in the item below decided to use participant observation as a method of research
►In the exam you would need to give two reasons. Can you think of a second reason in addition to the one given below?
https://youtu.be/8woKYEHqkcE?t=6m5s
Identify and explain one reason why the researchers below decided to ask the women to keep diaries
►In the exam you would need to give two reasons. Can you think of a second reason in addition to the one given below?
https://youtu.be/k6WnMPClRi8?t=1m59s
Identify & explain one reason why the researcher described in the item below decided to use an ethnographic approach in his research
►In the exam you would need to give two reasons. Can you think of a second reason in addition to the one given below?
https://youtu.be/SJdemFNEkYw?t=1m26s
https://youtu.be/iiWugIylBYc?t=22s
Identify & Explain one reason why the researchers described in the item below decided to use questionnaires as a method of research
►In the exam you would need to give two reasons. Can you think of a second reason in addition to the one given below?
https://youtu.be/X-UFY05Jde4?t=7m14s
How long should I spend on the ten mark Research Methods question?
You should spend 10 minutes on the ten mark Research Methods question
►Watch the following screencast for guidance on exam technique for this section of the SY4 exam
Identify & explain one reason why the researchers described in the item below decided to use unstructured interviews in their research
►In the exam you would need to give two reasons. Can you think of a second reason in addition to the one given below?
https://youtu.be/vLvpG1oPLWg?t=6m29s
Identify & explain one reason why the researchers described in the item below decided to use interviews as a method of research
►In the exam you would need to give two reasons. Can you think of a second reason in addition to the one given below?
https://youtu.be/vLvpG1oPLWg?t=6m29s
How long should I spend on the thirty mark Research Methods question?
You should spend 40 minutes on the thirty mark Research Methods question
►Watch the following screencast for guidance on exam technique for this section of the SY4 exam
