Sociology - Research

What is quantitative data?

• data that can be counted or measured in numerical values

• Data that cannot be counted or measured in numerical values

• Describes qualities or characteristics

Structured interviews have a set list of questions to be asked and answer

• True

• False

What is an overt observation?

• The observer is part of the group they are observing

• An observer tells participants they are being observed

• An observer does not tell people they are being observed

What is primary data?

• research information that sociologists have collected themselves.

• research information that has been collected for another purpose by somebody else.

What is a questionnaire?

• a research instrument consisting of a series of questions for the purpose of gathering information from respondents

• A research method where you observe individuals to gain knowledge on a certain topic

is '75%' qualitative data or quantitative data?

• Quantitative

• Qualitative