Flashcard, vocab 2 and 3

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Population?

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All inhabitants of a town, area, or country.

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Sample?

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A group representing the large population.

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Representative sample

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Accurately reflects the characteristics of a population as a whole.

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Questionnaire

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A written set of questions for a participant.

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Interview: A survey method to ask questions and record responses.

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A survey method that is used to ask people questions and record their response.

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Close ended question

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A question with a predetermined response.

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Secondary analysis

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Using preselected info for data collection and research.

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Field research

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Research in a natural setting.

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Case study

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Study of a group, incident, or community.

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Participant observation:

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A case study where the participant becomes a member of the group being studied.