Research Methods - Key terms 0.0 / 5 ? SociologySociological research methodsA2/A-levelAQA Created by: teddyk00Created on: 11-03-19 13:44 Validity The information produced is a real reflection of social reality 1 of 11 Reliability A method that can be repeated under the same conditions and produce the same results 2 of 11 Practicality How easy a method is in terms of time, cost and access 3 of 11 Representative Reflects a wider population & allows generalisations to be made 4 of 11 Generalisability A statement can be applied to a wider population 5 of 11 Qualitative A method that produces textual data 6 of 11 Quantitative A method that produces statistical or numerical data 7 of 11 Positivist A sociologist that favours quantitative data 8 of 11 Interpretivist A sociologist that favours qualitative data 9 of 11 Operationalise Applying a measurable way of recording an independent variable 10 of 11 Hypothesis A supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation 11 of 11
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