Name the research method! 2.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? SociologySociological research methodsASAQA Created by: Former MemberCreated on: 15-04-14 09:17 Can be analysed using content analysis Documents 1 of 20 The group in which a variable is manipulated is compared with the control group Experiments 2 of 20 The researcher informally questions those being studied, and can probe for more information Unstructured interview 3 of 20 The researcher takes part in the group/event while studying it Participant observation 4 of 20 May involve studying comic books or medical reports Documents 5 of 20 Can be distributed at home and returned by post, in-person, on the spot, or through emails Questionnaires 6 of 20 May cover the entire population Official statistics 7 of 20 Spoken questions, normally closed-ended Structured interviews 8 of 20 May use the comparative method- comparing similar groups from one difference Experiments 9 of 20 Ronald King used this method when he hid in the Wendy house of an infant school Nonparticipant observation 10 of 20 Questions- one-to-one or with a group Unstructured interview 11 of 20 Typically has a higher response rate than questionnaires, since people are less likely to turn down face-to-face requests Interviews 12 of 20 May not be valid, if definitions change over time to suit the government's purposes Official statistics 13 of 20 May have issues such as getting in, staying in and getting out Participant observation 14 of 20 Charkin et al. used it when he made 48 university students teach a 10 year old boy, with different statements about his ability Experiments 15 of 20 The researcher can formulate new ideas or hypotheses and test them as they arise during questioning Unstructured interviews 16 of 20 Laud Humphreys used this when he engaged in sexual encounters with gay men in public toilets Participant observation 17 of 20 If those answering can't understand the questions they read, then they can't have them clarified to them Questionnaires 18 of 20 Philippe Aries used this when analysing childrearing manuals and paintings to understand the rise of modern childhood Documents 19 of 20 Emile Durkheim used this when comparing suicide rates between different groups in society Official statistics 20 of 20
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