Methodology (OCR A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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Who is credited with terming 'Sociology' and argued it should be based on scientific methods?
Who is credited with terming 'Sociology' and argued it should be based on scientific methods?
Comte
What type of data do positivists believe should be free from bias and quantified in numbers?
What type of data do positivists believe should be free from bias and quantified in numbers?
Quantitative data
In which decade did Durkheim examine suicide rates across European countries?
In which decade did Durkheim examine suicide rates across European countries?
Late 1890s
What did Durkheim conclude was the key factor affecting suicide rates in different groups?
What did Durkheim conclude was the key factor affecting suicide rates in different groups?
Level of integration
What did Atkinson argue suicide rates are, contrary to Durkheim's view?
What did Atkinson argue suicide rates are, contrary to Durkheim's view?
Construction of meaning
What is the first step in Douglas's approach to researching suicide?
What is the first step in Douglas's approach to researching suicide?
Examine meanings victims give
Which type of data do interpretivists prefer because it is rich in meaning?
Which type of data do interpretivists prefer because it is rich in meaning?
Qualitative data
Which sociologist supported value-free sociology, suggesting researchers should be neutral?
Which sociologist supported value-free sociology, suggesting researchers should be neutral?
Max Weber
Until which decade did researchers believe complete value-free sociology was achievable?
Until which decade did researchers believe complete value-free sociology was achievable?
1950s
What do postmodernists reject regarding sociological research?
What do postmodernists reject regarding sociological research?
Truth to be discovered
What did Oakley claim about research methods such as interviews?
What did Oakley claim about research methods such as interviews?
They are hierarchical and manipulative
According to Miers (93), what type of research should feminists conduct?
According to Miers (93), what type of research should feminists conduct?
Action research
What did Karl Popper argue sociologists should do instead of trying to prove theories?
What did Karl Popper argue sociologists should do instead of trying to prove theories?
Falsify theories
What type of system makes it easier to predict outcomes and have control over variables?
What type of system makes it easier to predict outcomes and have control over variables?
Closed system