Sociological Research (AQA A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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What distinguishes sociological research from common-sense reasoning?
What distinguishes sociological research from common-sense reasoning?
It is systematic & can be verified
What does representativeness mean in research?
What does representativeness mean in research?
The sample reflects target population
Why would studying only wealthy private school teens about social media be problematic?
Why would studying only wealthy private school teens about social media be problematic?
The sample isn't representative
What is the ultimate goal of generalisability in sociological research?
What is the ultimate goal of generalisability in sociological research?
To move from specific to broader insight
Which methods typically produce highly valid data?
Which methods typically produce highly valid data?
In-depth interviews & participant observation
What is social desirability bias?
What is social desirability bias?
Giving answers researchers want to hear
Which methods are most associated with reliability?
Which methods are most associated with reliability?
Surveys, questionnaires & experiments
What is the Hawthorne Effect?
What is the Hawthorne Effect?
People change behaviour when observed
What does it mean for research to be verifiable?
What does it mean for research to be verifiable?
Other researchers can test the findings
How did Natalie Jolly gain access to the Amish community in her 2014 study?
How did Natalie Jolly gain access to the Amish community in her 2014 study?
Through a non-Amish midwife gatekeeper
Which ethical framework must all sociological research follow?
Which ethical framework must all sociological research follow?
British Sociological Association Code
What is the typical relationship between validity and reliability?
What is the typical relationship between validity and reliability?
They have an inverse relationship