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A Hypothesis is a

• Large Mammal

• A prediction of outcomes

• a variable

• the conclusions of a study

an advantage of using questionnaires could be

• relatively easy in terms of effort

• relatively inexpensive

• relatively time efficient

• All of the above

A disadvantage of using questionnaires would be

• limitations on number of participants

• limitations on the number of questions

• limitations on time

• limitations on quality of responses

A research method in Sociology where the researcher becomes part of the group being studies is called

• non-participant observation

• Observer observation

• Participant observation

• Experimenter observation

What are 2 examples of qualitative data?

• statistical

• open questions

• unstructured interview

• closed questions

The term 'longitudinal study' means...

• Studying different cultural groups

• Studying norms and values globally

• Studying a group over a long period of time

• Studying a group's social interactions over 2 weeks

Structured Interviews.....

• ....are like a guided conversation asking open questions

• .....are based on a structured, pre-coded questionnaire

• .....are a natural way of conducting research

Unstructured Interviews.....

• ......are extremely controlled

• .....are like a guided conversation using open questions

• .....are based on pre-coded structured questions

What research method is this definition describing: The researcher simply observes the group without taking part in it

• Participant Observation

• Non-participant Observation

• Overt Observation

• Covert Observation

Define a "Structured Interview".

• A conversation with a prepared list of questions

• An informal conversation with topics in mind but no set questions

• A list of questions given out to participants

• Watching someone and noting their behaviour