Methods terms 0.0 / 5 ? SociologySociological research methodsA2/A-levelEdexcel Created by: SmolebeanriverCreated on: 28-12-20 11:21 Primary data Information gathered by the researcher during there research 1 of 20 Secondary data Information that already exists. It is material collected and published by other people 2 of 20 Thematic analysis His method looks for the motives and ideas that underline the documents e.g. a news broadcast may reflect the interest of powerful groups in society. 3 of 20 Textual analysis Involves a close look at the text of a document to see how it encourages a particular reading and creates a particular impression 4 of 20 Observation Involves the researcher watching a group’s behaviour in there usual setting 5 of 20 Ethnography Involves a researcher immersing them self into a group or culture 6 of 20 Non participant observation Involves the researcher being with a group but not being actively involved 7 of 20 Participant observation Involves the researcher becoming (as far as possible) a member of the group being studied 8 of 20 Covert observation Observation where the research is not openly acknowledged or displayed e.g they don’t know there being studied 9 of 20 Over observation Observation where the research is done or shown openly e.g. they know they are being studied 10 of 20 Hawthorn effect The alteration of behaviour by the subject of a studied due to their awareness of being observed 11 of 20 Survey The systematic collection of data from a large number of people 12 of 20 Questionnaire A list of questions , either on paper or online that individual answer 13 of 20 pilot study Small scale preliminary studied Which aims to investigate weather crucial components of a main study will be feasible 14 of 20 Structured interviews Pre-set format and questions. In a very structured interview there may be pre set answers. Its predictable and therefore easer to measure respondents 15 of 20 Unstructured interview No pre-set questions or answers. Researcher may have themes to talk around and will probe beyond answers given. (Less predictable) 16 of 20 Semi-structured interview Will have some set questions/themes but researchers can go beyond these and discuss answers in more depth 17 of 20 Interviews Social interactions which result in a transfer of information from the interviewee to an interviewer or researcher 18 of 20 Formal interviews The setting is more serious and controlled. This could be like a job interview. Usually structured to allow control and consistency 19 of 20 Focus groups A group of people assembled to participate in a discussion on issues with the researcher acting as the moderator 20 of 20
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