Sociology Research: Theory and Methods

Scarlett is conducting a research study on the impact of social media on mental health. What are some practical issues she might face during her research?

• Considerations related to data security

• Logistics such as finance and time

• Ethical considerations for participants

• Theoretical preferences of the researcher

Charlie, Kiara, and Muhammad are planning to conduct a sociological research project. Which institutions can they approach for funding?

• Government, businesses, and charities

• Only universities

• Government and universities

• Charities and universities

How does Samuel's access to participants in his study on the effects of social media on teenagers' mental health influence his research?

• It determines the research topic

• It limits the scale of research

• It affects the choice of research method

• All of the above

Benjamin and Sophia are discussing the impact of research. What do they conclude?

• Research only replicates existing research

• Research provides new insights into society

• Both A and B

• None of the above

Grace, Elsie, and Ishaan are planning to conduct a research study on the impact of social media on mental health. What is a practical consideration for conducting their research?

• Opportunity to conduct the research

• Theoretical preferences of the researcher

• Data security measures

• Ethical guidelines

Elsie is conducting a research study on the effects of a new teaching method on student performance. What is an ethical issue she should consider during her research?

• Data security measures

• Protecting participants from harm

• Theoretical preferences of the researcher

• Opportunity to conduct the research

In a research project, Oliver and Elsie are structural theorists. Which method would they most likely prefer?

• Quantitative methods

• Qualitative methods

• Both quantitative and qualitative methods

• No preference for any method

Oscar, Anaya, and Muhammad are conducting a research study. As positivists, what theoretical concern might they have?

• Data security measures

• Ability to interpret and understand viewpoints

• Reliability and replicability of their research

• Representativeness of their research

Evie, Ella, and Arthur are conducting a research project. As interpretivists, which methodological preference are they likely to choose?

• Quantitative methods

• Qualitative methods

• Both quantitative and qualitative methods

• No preference for any method

In a research project, Ishaan is concerned about representativeness. What might be his concern?

• Ability to interpret and understand viewpoints

• Reliability and replicability of research

• Data security measures

• Large-scale research being more representative