Evaluate the Strengths of Using Social Surveys in Social Research (20)
‘Evaluate the Strengths of Using Social Surveys in Social Research’ (20) This is an essay plan for a possible essay […]
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research
research methods, surveys
What is a Likert Scale?
A Likert* scale is a multiple-indicator or multiple-item measure of a set of attitudes relating to a particular area. The
research methods
Concepts in Quantitative Sociological Research
Concepts are the building blocks of theory, and are the points around which social research is conducted. Concepts are closely
Social Theories
The Steps of Quantitative Research
There are 11 stages of quantitative research: 1. Start with a theory; 2: develop a hypothesis; 3: Research design; 4: operationalise concepts; 5: select a research site; 6: sampling 7: data collection; 8: data processing; 9: data analysis; 10: findings/ conclusion; 11: publishing results.
research methods, Sociology on TV
Postmodern Methods in Louis Theroux Documentaries
Louis Theroux documentaries are a great example of ‘postmodern’ research methods. I say this for the following reasons: Firstly, these
content analysis, research methods
The Internet as an Object of Content Analysis
Websites, social media posts and similar virtual documents are all forms of secondary data, and thus amenable to both quantitative
positivism, research methods
Scientific Quantitative Methodology in Sociology
Positivists prefer to the limit themselves the study of objective ‘social facts’ and use statistical data and the comparative method
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Methods in Context Essay Template
A suggested template for the Methods in Context Question on one of the AQA’s 7191 (1)education and methods in context
education
Why do White Working Class Kids Lack Aspiration?
This useful Thinking Allowed Podcast summarises two recent pieces of qualitative social research and helps further our understanding of why white
Positivism and Interpretivism in Social Research
Positivists believe society shapes the individual and use quantitative methods, Interpretivists believe individuals shape society and use qualitative methods.