Lesson 7.1
7.1 The process of research design Quiz: WJEC Eduqas Sociology, Unit 7
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The 20 questions
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What is the very first stage in the sociological research design process?
- Pilot study
- Data analysis
- Final conclusions
- Choosing research area
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What term describes a testable statement predicting the outcome of research?
- Sample frame
- Hypothesis
- Pilot study
- Research method
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What is the primary purpose of conducting a pilot study?
- Analysing final data
- Publishing the findings
- Selecting the sample
- Testing research tools
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In which sampling method does every population member have an equal selection chance?
- Quota sampling
- Snowball sampling
- Random sampling
- Purposive sampling
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Which sampling method involves dividing the population into proportional subgroups?
- Snowball sampling
- Volunteer sampling
- Random sampling
- Stratified sampling
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Which sampling technique relies on participants recruiting further participants?
- Snowball sampling
- Stratified sampling
- Random sampling
- Systematic sampling
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What does a mixed methods sociological approach combine?
- Formal and informal
- Primary and secondary
- Quantitative and qualitative
- Official and unofficial
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Which of these is an example of quantitative data analysis?
- Analysing diary entries
- Reading interview transcripts
- Calculating percentage statistics
- Coding open themes
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What is a key characteristic of a strong sociological hypothesis?
- Testable variable relationship
- Broad personal opinion
- Unproven moral belief
- Complex philosophical theory
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Which research method is best for gathering detailed personal attitudes?
- Closed questionnaires
- Semi-structured interviews
- Official statistics
- Structured observation
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Name the sampling technique where every individual has an equal selection probability.
- Simple random
- Snowball
- Opportunity
- Quota
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What should a researcher do if a pilot study reveals an unclear question?
- Abandon the research
- Ignore the feedback
- Revise question wording
- Delete the study
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A population is 600 males and 400 females. A proportional stratified sample of 100 is taken. How many males and females are included?
- 50 males and 50 females
- 70 males and 30 females
- 60 males and 40 females
- 40 males and 60 females
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What term describes a tentative testable statement predicting research outcomes?
- Variable
- Aim
- Hypothesis
- Pilot study
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What issue arises when a study sample is too small to represent the wider population?
- Data truncation
- Interviewer bias
- Pilot error
- Low generalisability
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What type of survey question unfairly pushes respondents towards a specific answer?
- Leading question
- Pilot question
- Closed question
- Open question
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What term describes combining multiple research methods to cross-check findings?
- Standardisation
- Triangulation
- Stratification
- Operationalisation
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Which sampling technique carries a high risk of interviewer bias when selecting participants?
- Quota sampling
- Systematic sampling
- Stratified sampling
- Random sampling
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Which stage in sociological research design immediately precedes data collection?
- Research area choice
- Hypothesis formation
- Data analysis
- Pilot study
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What is the appropriate response when sociological data refute a hypothesis?
- Ignore the results
- Alter the findings
- Revise the hypothesis
- Discard all data
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