Sociology basics

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  • Created by: NiamhM
  • Created on: 07-12-16 10:39
numerical, statistical data
Quantitative data
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a flexible, more chatty form of getting information but in a formal setting
Unstructured interview
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an interviewer influences the answers given
interviewer bias
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the researcher does not let the group know they're being studied
Covert observation
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ideas of what is morally right and wrong
ethics
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to define what is exactly meant by a term used for categorisation
operationalise
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a group of people, usually cross sectional, on whom research is conducted
sample
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research population is divided into relevant groups, such as gender and age, a random sample is taken from each group
stratified sample
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when data accurately shows the research population
representative
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someone who believes in the equality of men and women
Feminist
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the source from which a sample is drawn
sampling frame
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results from a study that can be aplied to the whole research population
generalisations
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selecting a name at even intervals in a list
systematic sample
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using more than one research method to complete an investigation
triangulation
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a flexible, more chatty form of getting information but in a formal setting

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Unstructured interview

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an interviewer influences the answers given

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the researcher does not let the group know they're being studied

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ideas of what is morally right and wrong

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