Sociology Research Methods 2.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? SociologySociological research methodsASOther Created by: Caitlin McGheeCreated on: 23-01-13 11:43 Primary Data Information collected first hand, produced by you. (A) (D) 1 of 10 Secondary Data Information that has already been collected, published by others. (A) (D) 2 of 10 Quantitative Data Information expressed in numerical form such as statistics. (A) (D) 3 of 10 Qualitative Data Information which records in depth feelings and emotions of respondents. (A) (D) 4 of 10 Positivism An approach which seeks to identify the underlying causes of peoples behaviour, the data collected is quantitative. (A) (D) 5 of 10 The Scientific Method Research conducted in a systematic, controlled way. (A) (D) 6 of 10 Social Facts Aspects of society which are external to the individual and have a powerful influence on lives. (A) (D) 7 of 10 Reliability When a piece of research is repeated so data can be verified or checked. (A) (D) 8 of 10 Interpretivism Sociological approach which seeks to understand how people give meaning to the social world around them, the data collected is qualitative. (A) (D) 9 of 10 Verstehen German word meaning, 'understanding'. (A) (D) 10 of 10
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