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Sociology GCSE : Unit 1 Studying Society Keywords
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- 1Random SamplingA small amount of people are selected from a sampling frame. Names are randomly selected
(computer generated/picked out of a hat) - 2Stratified Sampling2 lists are made and respondents are randomly selected
- 3Systematic SamplingEvery nth number is selected from a sampling frame.
e.g every 3rd person on the list - 4Quota SamplingQuota controls are set
such as age, gender, ethnicity
And people are found to fit into these categories - 5Snowball SamplingSmall groups of people are chosen.
They are asked to pass on details of he study to other people.
The sample gets bigger as it rolls from one person to another
(like a snowball) - 6Opportunistic SampleInterviewing/Giving questionnaires to whoever is available to take part in the study
- 7AnonymityMaking sure no names are mentioned in your finished report or data
- 8ConfidentialityKeeping personal details between the researcher and the respondent
- 9Informed ConsentMaking sure your respondents know what you are doing and agree to participate
- 10GatekeeperGetting the permission of someone who allows others to participate
e.g if your sample involves young children then permission is need from parents/teachers who are the gatekeepers - 11SafetyResearcher need to ensure that the respondents and the researcher are not in harms way during the study
- 12Qualitative DataInformation presented in the form of words or images that are rich in description and detail
- 13Qualititative DataInformation presented as numbers which can be analysed using statistical methods
- 14Participant ObservationsResearcher is involved in the study
- 15Non-participant ObservationResearcher watches the study and doesn't get involved
Adv= Easier to record information
Disadv= Less information gained - 16Overt ObservationThe group know why you are there
Adv= No ethical problems
Disadv= Observer Effect - 17Covert ObservationUndercover
You are a part of the group
No informed consent
Adv= No observers effect
More valid
Disadv= Difficlt to repeat study to check reliability - 18Unstructured InterviewsInformal loose conversations with respondent
Respondent talks freely but researcher keeps the conversation in the right direction
Adv= More valid
Disadv= Time consuming - 19Open ended QuestionnairesRespondents answer questions how they choose and give explanations
- 20Focus groupOpinions of a small group are recorded and taken into account
- 21Longitudinal StudyStudying the same group of people over a period of time
After the initial interviews/surveys have taken place, follow up interviews/surveys are carried out at intervals over a period of a few years - 22Structured InterviewsInterviewer asks set questions and records respondents answer.
Conducted face to face or via telephone.
Adv= Questions are standardised so sociologists can compare answers
Disadv= Respondents have few opportunities to raise new issues
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