Sociology Key Words - Research Methods 0.0 / 5 ? SociologySociological research methodsASAQA Created by: HollyCreated on: 30-04-15 18:34 Sampling frame the list of people from which a sample is selected 1 of 20 Operationalisation turning a sociological concept or theory into something measurable 2 of 20 Case study examination of a single case, often using several methods or sources 3 of 20 Documents public: produced by organisations such as the government or schools. Personal: created by individuals such as diaries or letters 4 of 20 Interview schedule the list of questions that are asked in an interview - standardises the process 5 of 20 Longitudinal study information is collected at regular intervals over an extended period of time 6 of 20 Hypothesis an untested theory or explanation expressed as a statement 7 of 20 Response rate the amount of people included in a survey who actually respond 8 of 20 Sample a smaller group selected from the larger population to take part in a study 9 of 20 Open-ended questions questions that allow the respondent to answer as they wish 10 of 20 Pilot study a small-scale trial run which is conducted before the main study in order to iron out any problems 11 of 20 Qualitative data information which is usually expressed in words about people's thoughts, feelings and attitudes. Gives an insight into another person's point of view 12 of 20 Variables any factor that can change or vary 13 of 20 Content analysis analysing the content of documents to find out how often and in what ways different types of people or events appear 14 of 20 Correlation when two or more factors vary together 15 of 20 Interpretivism focus on the meanings we create and attach to things, favour qualitative methods, believe humans have free will and choice 16 of 20 Informed consent those taking part in a study have agreed to do so and understand the purpose of the study 17 of 20 Primary data information which is collected first hand 18 of 20 Objectivity the absence of bias or preconceived ideas 19 of 20 Hawthorne Effect participants know they are being study and so change their behaviour 20 of 20
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