Research Methods: Key Considerations

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What are the three main types of issues to consider when choosing a research method?

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Practical, ethical, and theoretical

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Practical issue affecting research: Anonymity, Researcher's values, Access to sample, Validity

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Access to sample

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What is a theoretical issue that can affect research?

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Researcher perspective

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Why might a positivist researcher prefer quantitative methods?

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They produce objective data

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What is a common ethical issue in research?

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Informed consent

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Which type of research is generally more time-consuming?

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Qualitative research

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What is a potential problem with low response rates in research?

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Lack of representativeness

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Why might funding bodies prefer quantitative research?

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It identifies trends and patterns

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What is a challenge of conducting longitudinal studies?

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They are time-consuming

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Which of the following is a theoretical issue related to research methods? Confidentiality, Bias, Access to participants, Cost

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Bias