Key Methods (AQA A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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What key strength do questionnaires offer in educational research?
What key strength do questionnaires offer in educational research?
High reliability with consistent results
Why do questionnaires typically have low validity?
Why do questionnaires typically have low validity?
Students may give socially desirable answers
What did Benfield (2007) find about women's earnings after graduation?
What did Benfield (2007) find about women's earnings after graduation?
They earned less despite better results
What are structured interviews?
What are structured interviews?
Predetermined questions in same order
Why do interviews have low reliability?
Why do interviews have low reliability?
Each conversation differs
What did Willis (1977) identify in his group interview study?
What did Willis (1977) identify in his group interview study?
Two groups: 'lads' and 'ear 'oles'
What is covert observation?
What is covert observation?
Observing without participants knowing
What is the Hawthorne effect?
What is the Hawthorne effect?
People behaving differently when observed
What did Rosenthal & Jacobson (1968) study demonstrate?
What did Rosenthal & Jacobson (1968) study demonstrate?
Power of teacher labelling & prophecy
What is triangulation in case studies?
What is triangulation in case studies?
Using multiple research methods
What is sample attrition in longitudinal research?
What is sample attrition in longitudinal research?
Participants dropping out over time
Which is an example of quantitative secondary data?
Which is an example of quantitative secondary data?
Student attendance league tables
What does validity mean in research?
What does validity mean in research?
Research reflects real-life accurately