Pg63-65 Case Studies in Research
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What type of research approach is a case study?

  • A longitudinal study
  • A research method
  • A research technique that can use different methods (correct)
  • A quantitative research approach

    • Which of the following is a strength of case study research?

  • Reliance on quantitative data
  • Ability to collect data in a cost-effective way (correct)
  • Ability to make broad generalizations
  • Large sample sizes

    • What is a key limitation of case study research?

  • Dependence on the size and scope of the case (correct)
  • Reliance on a single research method
  • Inability to uncover the meanings people give to everyday behavior
  • Lack of validity

    • How can case studies be used in sociological research?

    <p>Both a and b</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common characteristic of case study research?

    <p>Focus on a single group studied over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of research methods are typically used in case study research?

    <p>Case studies can use any research method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a cross-sectional survey?

    <p>To produce a 'snapshot' of behavior at a given time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one limitation of case studies mentioned in the text?

    <p>They are difficult to generalize beyond the specific group studied</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one advantage of large-scale government surveys like the Census for England and Wales?

    <p>They save time and money for sociologists by providing secondary data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a qualitative cross-sectional survey?

    <p>To illustrate a particular type of behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one potential limitation of the Census for England and Wales mentioned in the text?

    <p>It may not accurately count certain populations, like the homeless</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of ethnographic research according to the text?

    <p>To achieve a detailed, in-depth understanding of a group of people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between quantitative and qualitative cross-sectional surveys mentioned in the text?

    <p>Quantitative surveys aim to analyze correlations and causations, while qualitative surveys are more descriptive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one advantage of the Census for England and Wales compared to smaller-scale surveys?

    <p>It allows for comparisons of data over time due to its regular implementation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one key characteristic of cross-sectional surveys mentioned in the text?

    <p>They focus on identifying groups that share broad similarities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one potential limitation of using the Census for England and Wales as a data source?

    <p>It may not count certain hard-to-reach populations, like the homeless</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common method used by ethnographers besides participant observation?

    <p>Unstructured interviews</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the limitations of longitudinal surveys?

    <p>Sample attrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the subject of Maxim Bolt's ethnographic research?

    <p>Migrant workers from Zimbabwe on a farm in South Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of analysis involves tracking changes among a representative sample over time?

    <p>Longitudinal studies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major challenge associated with longitudinal surveys?

    <p>Sample attrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one criticism often directed at longitudinal studies?

    <p>Lacking depth and validity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In qualitative research, what can fieldwork involve besides participant observation?

    <p>'Fly on the wall' observation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a unique feature of longitudinal surveys compared to other types of studies?

    <p>'Waves' of data collection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using a case study approach in sociological research?

    <p>To uncover the meanings that people give to their everyday behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key advantage of using case studies in sociological research?

    <p>Case studies are more cost-effective than large-scale surveys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential limitation of case study research mentioned in the text?

    <p>Case studies have a range of practical limitations that depend on their size and scope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can case studies be used in the early stages of sociological research?

    <p>Case studies can be used to develop hypotheses and test data-collection methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of the case study approach to sociological research?

    <p>Case studies examine the characteristics of a particular group or 'case' in depth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common research method used in case study research according to the text?

    <p>Participant observation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key limitation of case study research?

    <p>It focuses on small groups that may not be representative.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a quantitative cross-sectional survey as described in the text?

    <p>To analyze correlations and causal relationships between different phenomena.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key advantage of large-scale government surveys like the Census for England and Wales?

    <p>They allow researchers to gather data at a lower cost compared to conducting their own surveys.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of ethnographic research as described in the text?

    <p>To understand the worldview and daily lives of a group of people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between qualitative and quantitative cross-sectional surveys according to the text?

    <p>Qualitative surveys aim to describe a particular behavior, while quantitative surveys aim to analyze relationships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential limitation of the Census for England and Wales?

    <p>It may not accurately count the homeless population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of cross-sectional surveys mentioned in the text?

    <p>They focus on identifying groups that share broad similarities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key advantage of the Census for England and Wales compared to smaller-scale surveys?

    <p>It has a higher response rate due to legal requirements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of analysis does the text suggest Durkheim's study of suicide used?

    <p>Comparative analysis of suicide rates across different societies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common method used by ethnographers besides participant observation?

    <p>Conducting structured interviews.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of research approach does the text state is strongly associated with participant observation?

    <p>Ethnographic research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key advantage of longitudinal studies mentioned in the text?

    <p>They can be used to establish causal relationships between variables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major limitation of longitudinal studies according to the text?

    <p>They are susceptible to sample attrition over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of data collection method did Maxim Bolt use in his ethnographic research on Zimbabwean migrant workers?

    <p>Participant observation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key criticism of longitudinal studies mentioned in the text?

    <p>They can only provide a snapshot of behavior at a single point in time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one type of data collection method that ethnographers may use besides participant observation?

    <p>Unstructured interviews</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the focus of Maxim Bolt's ethnographic study on Zimbabwean migrant workers?

    <p>The daily lives and experiences of seasonal and permanent farm workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of longitudinal studies mentioned in the text?

    <p>They involve tracking changes in a representative sample over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text describe the role of the researcher in longitudinal studies?

    <p>The researcher remains removed from the study group, with limited contact at set intervals</p> Signup and view all the answers

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