Practice Variety Of Methods (7.1) - Suggestions for Project Work

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Question 1.
What is a survey in social research?
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Think about how data is gathered from many people.
Question 2.
Name one advantage of using interviews.
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Consider the flexibility of interviews.
3Question 3.
What is the primary advantage of using surveys in research?
- They are inexpensive
- They gather broad data from many people
- They require minimal preparation
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Reflect on the purpose of surveys.
4Question 4.
True or False: Interviews can be structured or unstructured.
- True
- False
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Consider the flexibility in interview formats.
Question 5.
Design a research project comparing student happiness in different school types. Describe the methods you would combine and justify your choices.
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Consider what aspects of student happiness you wish to explore.
Question 6.
Analyze the impact of triangulation on the reliability of a sociological study. Provide examples of how this might play out with specific methods.
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Think about ways different methods can confirm each other's data.

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