#2 Revision Flashcard Sociology Methods of Research

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Information collected personally by the researcher

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primary data

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Collecting data on one group of society and then comparing them with others to identify conditions that may be causing social events.

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comparative analysis

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What is a limitation of structured interviews?

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The researcher effect

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What is the difference between a questionnaire and a structured interview?

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A structured interview is conducted personally; a questionnaire is not.

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People changed their behavior knowing they were being studied. What is this phenomenon called?

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Hawthorne effect

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Occur when two or more things happen at the same time that may indicated a relationship

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correlation

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The idea that when one action occurs another always follows

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causation

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What is "Verstehen"?

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To understand by experiencing (empathy)

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A specific group of people from which a sample may be used for study

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A sampling frame

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A mini version of a full scale study to test the various elements is called a

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Pilot study