SY4 RESEARCH METHODS

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A Mind Map for the 30 mark question of the SY4 Exam in January 2014
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SY4 RESEARCH METHODS
  1. Aims and Objectives
    1. Qualitative
      1. Descriptive Data
        1. Hypothesis
          1. Operationalise
          2. Quantitative
            1. Numerical Data
              1. Hypothesis
                1. Operationalise
          3. Types of Data
            1. Qualitative
              1. Unstructured Interviews
                1. (AD) - PPS Feel More Comfortable
                  1. (DIS) - Time Consuming
              2. Quantitative
                1. Questionnaires
                  1. (AD) - Easy to Analyse
                    1. (DIS) - Low Response Rate
                2. Discuss national statistics
                  1. Outline Problems, e.g. bias
                3. Sampling Techniques
                  1. Qualitative
                    1. Electoral Roll
                      1. Random Sample
                        1. Gain Unbiased
                    2. Quantitative
                    3. Ethical Issues - If PPS gives sensitive info, tackle it carefully
                      1. Biased - Avoid (Hard when its qualitative)
                        1. Pilot Study - Why?
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