Research Methods 4.0 / 5 based on 5 ratings ? SociologyResearch methodsGCSEAQA Created by: CatherineIrvineCreated on: 03-12-16 19:54 What is Quantitive Data Data dealing with numbers 1 of 14 What is Qualitative Data Data dealing with words 2 of 14 What does Validity mean? A true and authentic picture of what is being studied 3 of 14 What does Representativeness mean? The sample used in the group represents the whole population 4 of 14 What does Reliability mean? The results can be reproduced when someone else does the experiment 5 of 14 What is a Hypothesis? An informed theory which is then tested 6 of 14 What is a Pilot Study? A small study to test the experiment before it is conducted on a mass scale 7 of 14 What is the Hawthorne Effect? When a person changes their behaviour due to the fact they are being observed 8 of 14 What types of questions can be found a questionnaire ? Closed, Open, Graded 9 of 14 What is the difference between overt and covert participant observation? In overt observation the group knows it is part of an experiment whereas in covert they do not know 10 of 14 What is informed consent? Respondents know they are being observed and agree to participate 11 of 14 What is a gatekeeper? Someone who gives permission for others to be involved in research 12 of 14 What are structured interviews? The interviewer has a standardised set of questions that are the same for each interviewee 13 of 14 What is a longitudinal study An experiment that takes place over a long period of time 14 of 14
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