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Sociological research methods

Overview

Students explore the different methods that sociologists use to collect data regarding society.

Example Key Words

Qualitative Data

Data that is collected in rich descriptive word format.

Interviews

A researcher speaks to an individual 1-2-1 with either structured questions or the ability to move subjects.

Hawthorne Effect

People’s behaviour changes when they know that they are being watched.

Fundamental British values

Mutual respect

Cultural Capital

The application of lengthy and complicated terminology such as quantitative and qualitative.

UN Rights of the Child

16 – protection of privacy

External Links

Only Sociology | Revision: https://onlysociology.com/revision/