WK 2 Chap 2 Researching

Question 1

research is a process of making …

Answer 1

truth claims

Question 2

Quantitative research

Answer 2

data analysis on the use of numbers to condense. many cases fewer variables. favours deductive approaches. experimental disposition

Question 3

Qualitative research

Answer 3

Data analysis on the use of words to enhance. fewer cases many variables. Favours inductive approach. naturalistic disposition

Question 4

Pros of quantitative research

Answer 4

useful when large amount or wide range of data needs to be collected

Question 5

Pros of qualitative research

Answer 5

richer or more vital, more likely to present a true picture way of life of peoples experiences, attitudes and beliefs

Question 6

con of qualitative research

Answer 6

prone to generalization

Question 7

Naturalistic sociology

Answer 7

a commitment to revealing the everyday aspects of social life with the minimum of methodological intrusion

Question 8

Experimental sociology

Answer 8

controlled environments are used to examine relationships between variables

Question 9

Deductive research goals

Answer 9

identifying patterns, making predictions and testing theories

Question 10

Inductive research goals

Answer 10

developing theory, interpreting events and giving voice

Question 11

Inductive research

Answer 11

person who makes careful observations, conduct experiments and analyse data obtained- theory building

Question 12

Deductive research

Answer 12

begins with a question or a problem that needs to be understood or explained- theory testing

Question 13

Truth claims

Answer 13

claims to truth about the reality of aspects of the social world- backed up by evidence/research