Lesson 4.2
4.2 Methods of research Quiz: WJEC Eduqas Sociology, Unit 4
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The 20 questions
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What term describes an interview with a fixed set of identical questions?
- Structured interview
- Focus group
- Semi-structured interview
- Unstructured interview
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What term describes a flexible interview guided by broad topics rather than fixed questions?
- Unstructured interview
- Structured interview
- Postal questionnaire
- Closed survey
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What research method consists of a written set of questions answered by respondents?
- Case study
- Questionnaire
- Experiment
- Observation
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Which type of observation involves the researcher taking part in the group being studied?
- Secondary analysis
- Non-participant observation
- Structured questionnaire
- Participant observation
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What type of observation is carried out without the knowledge of the participants?
- Participant observation
- Structured observation
- Overt observation
- Covert observation
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What is a major practical strength of using questionnaires in sociological research?
- High qualitative depth
- Zero non-response rate
- Complete researcher control
- Large sample reach
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What is a key limitation of using closed questions on questionnaires?
- Difficult coding
- Low reliability
- Restricted responses
- Slow data analysis
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What concept refers to whether a sociological study accurately measures what it claims to measure?
- Reliability
- Generalisability
- Validity
- Representativeness
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What does reliability mean in sociological research?
- High validity
- Consistent results
- Ethical approval
- Representative data
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Which method gives the greatest insight into meanings and experiences?
- Closed questionnaires
- Unstructured interviews
- Official statistics
- Structured surveys
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What does representativeness mean in research methods?
- Statistical accuracy
- Informed consent
- High reliability
- Generalisability to population
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What is a major advantage of mixed methods research?
- Lowers financial cost
- Combines data types
- Eliminates bias entirely
- Reduces research time
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Which weakness is most commonly associated with participant observation?
- Secondary data errors
- Low response rate
- Lack of depth
- Loss of objectivity
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Which ethical issue is most associated with covert observation?
- Deception
- Financial cost
- Data standardisation
- Sample attrition
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Which method is best for studying people's feelings in depth?
- Closed questionnaires
- Structured tracking
- Official statistics
- Unstructured interviews
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Varying question wording leading to different answers suggests a lack of what?
- Generalisability
- Representativeness
- Informed consent
- Reliability
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Which method records actual behaviour rather than reported behaviour?
- Non-participant observation
- Structured interviews
- Written surveys
- Postal questionnaires
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Why might questionnaires on sensitive topics lack validity?
- Poor standardisation
- Social desirability bias
- High researcher bias
- Low sample size
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What is a key advantage of overt observation?
- Complete objectivity
- Informed consent
- Zero researcher effect
- Statistical generalisation
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What is the main strength of closed questions?
- High emotional depth
- Rich qualitative detail
- Easily comparable data
- Flexible administration
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