Sociology - Research Terms Quiz

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  • Created on: 16-05-16 12:32
Define the term 'valid'
Data that is truthful to the situation
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Define the term 'sample attrition'
When people drop out of research
2 of 17
Define the term 'interpretivism'
An approach that aims to discover meanings
3 of 17
Define the term 'sampling unit'
One person in the sample
4 of 17
Define the term 'sampling frame'
The list of names of people in the survey population
5 of 17
Define the term 'qualitative'
Data in descriptive form
6 of 17
Define the term 'secondary'
Using data which already exists
7 of 17
Define the term 'representative'
Ensuring the sample looks like the survey population
8 of 17
Define the term 'survey population'
The entire group you want to research, but it's too large
9 of 17
Define the term 'positivism'
An approach that aims to do scientific research
10 of 17
Define the term 'quantitative'
Data in numerical form
11 of 17
Define the term 'rapport'
Having a good relationship between the researcher and the participant
12 of 17
Define the term 'primary'
Data the researcher collects themselves
13 of 17
Define the term 'operationalise'
Creating a concept
14 of 17
Define the term 'verstehen'
Having a deep understanding of a situation, empathy
15 of 17
Define the term 'sample'
The group that are researched
16 of 17
Define the term 'hypothesis'
The aim of the research
17 of 17

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