Topic 6 - Validity homework - Sociology - Research methods.

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Describe validity.

To what extent the research gives the full , truthful and accurate picture.

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Name something that can effect validity.

  • Pilot studies - can raise validity

    • In Pilot studies researchers will test questions and topics , to make sure that respondants can understand them and answer accuratley.

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Which form of data would interpretivists argue is the highest in validity ?

Qualitative data

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What is the researcher able to build with their participant and through which interviews allow them to do this ?

  • Build a rapport

  • Semi-structured and unstructured

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What is an example of a sociologist that built a rapport and used semi and unstructured interviews.