Theory and Methods - Short Question Cards (A-Level Sociology)

(originally made by The Hectic Teacher)

1. With which research method does a sociologist need to consider the Hawthorne Effect?

1. With which research method does a sociologist need to consider the Hawthorne Effect?

Observations

2. What are the three stages of a participant observation?

Getting in, Staying in, Getting out.

3. What term is used to describe the functionalist idea that the structures of society work together in the same way as the human body?

Organic Analogy

4. Which Sociologist is associated with the idea of Falsification?

Karl Popper

5. What term is used to describe when a participant changes behaviour to appear more socially acceptable?

Social Desirability

6. What type of sampling method relies on the participant to introduce more participants to the study?

Snowball

7. What is the difference between official and unofficial statistics?

Official statistics come from the government, unofficial come from companies, charities etc.

8. What is meant by the term reliability in sociological research?

A study is replicable exactly and will get similar results.

9. Name the 3 main practical considerations to choosing a research method.

Time, Cost, Accessibility, Funding, Personal characteristics

10. Which theoretical perspective prefers scientific method?

Positivists

11. What are the 5 ethical considerations in sociological research?

Informed Consent, Right to Withdraw, Deception, Harm, Confidentiality