RESEARCH METHODS- SOCIOLOGY

1.- Positivism believes that society can be studied using the same methods as natural sciences..

• TRUE

• FALSE

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

This approach uses two or more methods in the same research project

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CCSS.W.9-10.7

Positivism is a social theory that encourages the use of subjective interpretation over scientific methods.

• False

• True

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

Longitudinal studies are only conducted over a short period of time to gather quick results.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

This refers to the extent to which a study accurately measures what it intends to measure

• Validity

• Reliability

This refers to the accuracy and consistency of measurement

• Reliability

• Validity

Generalisability in research refers to the extent to which study findings can be applied to other settings or populations.

• False

• True

It refers to how well the sample reflects the characteristics of the wider population.

Answer: True

• Representativeness

• Geberalisability

This effect is a psychological phenomenon where individuals modify their behavior in response to being observed

• The interviewer effect

• Hawthorne or observer effect

It refers to the influence that the interviewer's characteristics have on the respondent's answers.

• The interviewer effect

• Hawthorne effect (observer effect)