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?

Both a and b Signup and view all the answers

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

Focus on a single group studied over time Signup and view all the answers

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

Case studies can use any research method Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

They are difficult to generalize beyond the specific group studied Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

To illustrate a particular type of behavior Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

They focus on identifying groups that share broad similarities Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Unstructured interviews Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the limitations of longitudinal surveys?

Sample attrition Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Longitudinal studies Signup and view all the answers

What is a major challenge associated with longitudinal surveys?

Sample attrition Signup and view all the answers

What is one criticism often directed at longitudinal studies?

Lacking depth and validity Signup and view all the answers

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

'Fly on the wall' observation Signup and view all the answers

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

'Waves' of data collection Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Participant observation Signup and view all the answers

What is a key limitation of case study research?

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

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

To analyze correlations and causal relationships between different phenomena. Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It may not accurately count the homeless population. Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

Comparative analysis of suicide rates across different societies. Signup and view all the answers

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

Conducting structured interviews. Signup and view all the answers

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

Ethnographic research Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

They are susceptible to sample attrition over time Signup and view all the answers

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

Participant observation Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Unstructured interviews Signup and view all the answers

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

The daily lives and experiences of seasonal and permanent farm workers Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

Pg63-65 Case Studies in Research

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What type of research approach is a case study?

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

What is a key limitation of case study research?

How can case studies be used in sociological research?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is one of the limitations of longitudinal surveys?

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

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

What is a major challenge associated with longitudinal surveys?

What is one criticism often directed at longitudinal studies?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is a key limitation of case study research?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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