Quantitative data

What stem must you use for the research problem?

As part of my A Level Sociology course, I have been asked to design a research project to collect data on ……  

I have chosen to conduct a ……………………. study, due to the topic’s focus being …… 

What stem must you use for Background research?

In order to carry out this research, I must first conduct background research into the topic of …….. using secondary sources.  

What stem must you use for operationalising key terms?

Within the research topic area there are some key concepts which are ambiguous and must be operationalised to make the topic more measurable.  

 

In particular, I need to operationalise ….. 

 

However, one problem with operationalising key concepts is that it is my subjective view of…… 

 

What stem must you use for the method of structured questionnaire?

For my research, I have chosen to use the quantitative method of a structured questionnaire, favoured by Positivists.  

As an A Level student, I feel this method is best fit to use due to the ease and simplicity of the method when researching….. For example...

However, Interpretivists would criticise my chosen method and I do recognise there are a number of weaknesses. For example….

What stem must you use for the sample method?

For my research, I need to collect a suitable sample size and wish to use a quota sample. Adopting a quantitative approach, I wish to gather a large sample size of between 50 – 100 individuals.  

 

I will select my sample from…. 

 

Prior to the research being carried, I will choose a quota sample method to meet set characteristics, For example… 

  

I have chosen this particular sample method because…

However, I do recognise there are a number of weaknesses to my method choice. For example….

What stem must you use for the pilot study?

Prior to conducting my research, I am going to conduct a pilot study in support of making amendments.  

What stem must you use for carrying out the research?

Carrying out my research, I need to take into account a number of practical issues and factors. For example: 

However, I do recognise there are a number of practical problems when carrying out my research. For example…. 

What stem must you use for analysis?

After completing my research, I need to analyse my findings and draw a conclusion.  

Having picked a quantitative approach, I will be able to: 

In summary, I wish to present my findings to my current Sociology teacher, peers and college.