Practical Issues (AQA A-Level Sociology): Flashcards
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What are constraints in sociological research?
What are constraints in sociological research?
Factors that shape research topics and methods chosen
How do personal values affect research topics?
How do personal values affect research topics?
Researchers gravitate towards areas aligned with their interests/specialisations
Ideological influences on topic choice
Ideological influences on topic choice
Marxist/feminist researchers choose topics to raise awareness of inequalities and drive social change
Why do career considerations influence research?
Why do career considerations influence research?
Researchers pursue fashionable areas for career advancement
What is SERC?
What is SERC?
Social and Economic Research Council - government funding body
What is the purpose of corporate research funding?
What is the purpose of corporate research funding?
Serves commercial interests like improving image or sales
Why is sustainable funding essential?
Why is sustainable funding essential?
Needed for longitudinal studies requiring long-term commitment
What is snowball sampling?
What is snowball sampling?
Using existing contacts to gain access to more participants
What is the best method for groups with literacy barriers?
What is the best method for groups with literacy barriers?
Interviews rather than written questionnaires
What method is used for studying resistant groups?
What method is used for studying resistant groups?
Covert observation techniques
What is a limitation of small research teams?
What is a limitation of small research teams?
Limited to smaller-scale studies, rely on questionnaires
Why does Marxist research face funding challenges?
Why does Marxist research face funding challenges?
Critical stance towards power structures deters government/corporate funders
What did Tombs & Whyte find about state crime articles?
What did Tombs & Whyte find about state crime articles?
Only 1 out of 298 articles addressed state crime (10 years)
What was Simon Winlow's research focus?
What was Simon Winlow's research focus?
Deindustrialisation, globalisation, masculinity & violence in working class
What was Winlow's methodological approach?
What was Winlow's methodological approach?
Covert observation using appearance and local knowledge