Theoretical issues (OCR A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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Practise the questions
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What is a reliable method?
What is a reliable method?
One that gives the same results when repeated
What does validity mean in sociological research?
What does validity mean in sociological research?
Producing a true, full picture
Why is a valid method described as not repeatable?
Why is a valid method described as not repeatable?
Different results could occur each time
What does representativeness refer to?
What does representativeness refer to?
Whether participants are a good cross-section
When can information from a sample be generalised?
When can information from a sample be generalised?
When the sample is a good cross-section
How many main groups of sociologists have conflicting methodological views?
How many main groups of sociologists have conflicting methodological views?
2
What are the two main methodological perspectives?
What are the two main methodological perspectives?
Positivists and Interpretivists
What topics might Feminists study?
What topics might Feminists study?
Domestic Division of Labour & wage gaps
What aspect of society's values influences research topics?
What aspect of society's values influences research topics?
Social, political & economic climate
Which topic is given as an example of society's values influencing research?
Which topic is given as an example of society's values influencing research?
Global Warming
Why do funding bodies influence research topics?
Why do funding bodies influence research topics?
Research is often expensive
Which organisations provide research funding?
Which organisations provide research funding?
Universities, Charities, Govt & Businesses