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Research Methods
The techniques used by sociologists to carry out research to find out more about a social issue in society
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Primary Research Methods
Research that you have found out yourself to find out more about a social issue in society
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Secondary Research Methods
Research that have been found by others that you may use s a reference for your research
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Sample Frame
The group of people you will target for your research
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Ethical Issues
Involves health, safety and possible problems
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Pilot Study
A trial run of your primary research method to see if it suitable for your investigation
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Open Questions
Questions that allow people to expand on their answers
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Closed Questions
Questions that require a limited response
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Validity
Data that shows a true picture of what you're researching
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Reliability
You can uses the same methods again and again and get the same results
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Representative
How accurate your research is in representing the population of the country you live in.
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Qualitative
Data collected from open questions and presented as statements
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Quantitative
Data collected from closed questions and presented as graphs and statistics
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Research that you have found out yourself to find out more about a social issue in society

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Primary Research Methods

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Research that have been found by others that you may use s a reference for your research

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The group of people you will target for your research

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Involves health, safety and possible problems

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