PG43-45 Types of Data, Methods, and Research Design

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What is the primary aim of qualitative research?

To understand people's behavior (correct)

To conduct experiments in controlled environments

To quantify data for statistical analysis

To limit people's behaviors

How do qualitative methods like participant observation help in research?

By ensuring data can be easily replicated

By establishing a strong personal relationship with respondents (correct)

By studying people in artificial settings

By avoiding any personal relationship with respondents

Why is it challenging to compare qualitative data across time and location?

Because qualitative data is always statistically the same

Because qualitative research focuses on large, diverse samples

Because qualitative data are easily quantifiable

Because no two groups studied will be qualitatively identical (correct)

What is a limitation of qualitative research when it comes to group size?

It limits the opportunity for applying data widely due to small group sizes Signup and view all the answers

Why is replicating qualitative research challenging?

Due to the depth and detail of the data collected Signup and view all the answers

What makes qualitative research's reliability generally lower than that of quantitative research?

The difficulty in replicating results due to detailed data Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a strength of using primary data?

It allows the researcher to have greater control over the data collection process. Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of primary research?

All of the above are limitations of primary research. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of secondary data?

Government reports and statistics. Signup and view all the answers

What is a strength of using secondary data?

The researcher can save time, money, and effort by using existing data. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential limitation of secondary data?

The data may not be collected for the specific purpose of the researcher's study. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of primary data?

Questionnaires designed and administered by the researcher. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key advantage of using secondary data for sociological research?

It is more likely to represent what it claims to represent. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a limitation of using secondary data in sociological research?

Secondary data is not always produced with the needs of sociologists in mind. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key advantage of using quantitative data in sociological research?

Quantitative data is more reliable because it is easier to replicate the study. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a limitation of using quantitative data in sociological research?

Quantitative data only captures a relatively narrow range of information about people's behavior. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key advantage of using qualitative data in sociological research?

Qualitative data captures the quality of people's behavior by exploring the 'why' behind it. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a limitation of using qualitative data in sociological research?

Qualitative data is more likely to be biased due to the researcher's personal views. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of quantitative data in sociological research?

The percentage of people in a population who follow a particular religion. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of qualitative data in sociological research?

The experiences of a young gang member, from their own perspective. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key difference between quantitative and qualitative data in sociological research?

Quantitative data focuses on the 'what, when and where', while qualitative data focuses on the 'why'. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a situation where the use of secondary data would be particularly useful in sociological research?

Studying the prevalence of suicide and related risk factors in a population. Signup and view all the answers