Problems of researching globalisation
Globalisation refers to the increasing interconnectedness of different regions across the world. Globalisation is one of the core themes within […]
Globalisation
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research methods
Doing Social Research – From Research Design to Data Collection, Analysis and Publication
There are several stages of the research process in social research, and the actual data-collection phase is often only a
Questionnaires in Sociology: Strengths and Weaknesses
Social surveys, a quantitative research method using structured questionnaires and interviews, have theoretical strengths in detachment, hypothesis testing, representativeness and reliability, but face limitations in imposition, misinterpretation, and representativeness issues. They are practical for gathering large data sets but offer only superficial insights. Ethically, they provide informed consent and unobtrusiveness but may not be suitable for sensitive topics.
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Social Surveys in Sociology
Social Surveys, conducted by various organizations, are standardized procedures to gather information from large populations. Using methods like questionnaires and structured interviews, they collect data on diverse topics. Prominent examples include the England and Wales Census and the British Social Attitudes Survey. These surveys can involve pre-coded or open-ended questions. While useful for broad social studies, surveys can impose researcher’s perspective or encounter interviewer bias, reducing their reliability and necessitating careful interview design and conduct.
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Content Analysis of The Mass Media in Social Research
This post looks at the advantages and disadvantages of using formal (quantitative) content analysis and qualitative textual and thematic analysis
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Official Statistics in Sociology
The theoretical, practical and ethical strengths and limitations of official statistics in sociology.