Theory and methods p1

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  • Created on: 10-05-18 15:51
when data consistently gives the same results it is...
Reliable
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When data accurately records what a sociologist is exploring that data has high WHAT? (data that is true to life is what?
validity
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Good research has to have a WHAT sample
representative
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when data collected from a smaller group can be applied to a larger group it has high?
generalisability
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Good research is based on what type of evidence
empirical
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Positivist researching using a quantitative approach may use what type of research method?
surveys
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interpretivists using a qualitative approach to research may use what method?
unstructured interviews
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Realism- is a method of research which encourages using both qualitative and quantitative approaches- this process of using two or more methods is know as.....
triangulation
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making a concept measurable is known as
operationalism
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A potential disadvantage of self completion questionnaires could be that they are
incomprehensible
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