Influences on Research (AQA A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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What heavily influences research decisions in sociology according to the revision material?
What heavily influences research decisions in sociology according to the revision material?
Pragmatic factors
Why do Marxist & feminist sociologists deliberately choose certain research topics?
Why do Marxist & feminist sociologists deliberately choose certain research topics?
To raise awareness of social inequalities
What career-related factor influences some researchers' topic selection?
What career-related factor influences some researchers' topic selection?
Pursuing fashionable or emerging areas
What does corporate funding in research typically serve?
What does corporate funding in research typically serve?
Commercial interests
Why is sustainable funding essential for longitudinal studies?
Why is sustainable funding essential for longitudinal studies?
They require long-term financial commitment
What technique may be needed for hard-to-reach groups?
What technique may be needed for hard-to-reach groups?
Snowball sampling
What method suits groups with limited literacy skills or language difficulties?
What method suits groups with limited literacy skills or language difficulties?
Interviews rather than questionnaires
What limits small research teams compared to larger teams?
What limits small research teams compared to larger teams?
Scale of studies & reliance on surveys
Why does the Marxist perspective face funding difficulties?
Why does the Marxist perspective face funding difficulties?
Its critical stance towards power
What did Tombs & Whyte (2003) find about British research trends?
What did Tombs & Whyte (2003) find about British research trends?
Research increasingly 'policy-driven'
How many articles on state crime appeared in 298 published over 10 years?
How many articles on state crime appeared in 298 published over 10 years?
Only one
What method did Simon Winlow use to study bouncers?
What method did Simon Winlow use to study bouncers?
Covert observation