Research Method SZRZ6014

This research method is a descriptive technique in which one individual or group is studied in depth in the hope of revealing universal principles

• Case Study

• Survey

• Observational

• Correlational

• Experiments

This research method is a technique for ascertaining the self – reported attitudes or behaviors of a particular group, usually by questioning a representative, random sample of the group.

• Survey
• Observational
• Correlational
• Experiments
• Case Study

This research method is a measure of the extent to which two variables change together, and thus of how well either variable predicts the other

• Correlational
• Experiments
• Case Study
• Survey
• Observational

This is a method of research where an investigator manipulates one or more factors (independent variables) to observe the effect on some behavior or mental process (the dependent variable).

• Experiments
• Case Study
• Survey
• Observational
• Correlational

The advantage of this descriptive method of research is that it creates an immense amount of data to be gathered quickly and inexpensively.

• Survey
• Observational
• Correlational
• Experiments
• Case Study

The advantage of this method of research is that it can help to clarify relationships between variable that cannot be explained by other research methods, in other words- predictions.

• Correlational
• Experiments
• Case Study
• Survey
• Observational

The variable measured in an experiment is:

• The independent variable
• A null hypothesis
• The dependent variable
• An alternative hypothesis

Give one example of an ethical issue social researchers need to consider when conducting social research. 

• Take regular tea breaks 
• Being able to get a large sample size
• Gain informed consent
• Make sure the study is reliable 

What is a theory?

• a guess on how something works

• a tested conclusion accepted as true

• a story explaining how the world works

• an assumption

What is a stratified sample?

• a random sample

• a sample in which the subgroups within a population are ignored

• a sample in which the subgroups within a population are proportionately represented

• a sample in which the effects of the stratosphere on people are measured