Sociology Research Methods - key concepts and approaches

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Generalisability
Data from a small group of people can be applied to a whole population
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Representativeness
Data from a small group of people represents the whole population.
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Objectivity
Research conducted in an impartial and unbiased way. Personal values and beliefs shouldn't affect it.
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Validity
Data is genuine, accurate of what is intended to be studied.
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Ethics
Issues of right and wrong when conducting research.
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Reliability
Research can be repeated and similar findings can be found.
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Positivists
Adopt a scientific approach (quantitative).
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Interpretivists
Look for meaning and emotions in behaviour (qualitative).
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Realists
Strengths and weaknesses in both, combines them when conducting research.
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Data from a small group of people represents the whole population.

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Research conducted in an impartial and unbiased way. Personal values and beliefs shouldn't affect it.

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Data is genuine, accurate of what is intended to be studied.

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Issues of right and wrong when conducting research.

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