The Sociological Research Process Date: Date: Monday, 07 March 2016 Lesson Outcomes: Describe the difference between qualitative & quantitative dataDescribe the difference between qualitative & quantitative data Describe the difference between primary & secondary dataDescribe the difference between primary & secondary data Explain the advantages and disadvantages of eachExplain the advantages and disadvantages of each

Homework Learn all key terms for a test next week. If you score less that 60% (C) you will have to retake it after school.

Aims/Hypothesis Pilot studies Selecting samples Collecting data Analysing data Evaluating the project Task: Put these research steps into the correct order. Hint: Think of the research process in Science

Aims/Hypothesis Pilot studies Selecting samples Collecting data Analysing data Evaluating the project

Comprehension & Synthesis 1)Read the information on pp )Answer the questions in the box about O’Reilly’s study 3)Use the information to answer the following exam questions a)Explain what sociologists mean by hypotheses (4 marks) b)Explain what sociologists mean by pilot studies (4 marks)

Research Methods yQ Watch the clip & list as many different types of research methods as you can pick out. S&C: Can you pick out any other important key terms/key concepts?

Any research method that when analysed generates numbers, statistics, percentages, tables and graphs. This data tells you how many people have given a particular answer to a specific question. The researcher looks for trends and patterns in the data to help you arrive at a conclusion The researcher gets a real picture of what is happening. The researcher describes and explains what has been seen, heard or written. Data is not converted into statistics but usually written up as passages of text or quotations

This is the data you collect first hand by you for the particular purpose of your investigation. You can do this by; Closed questions in a questionnaire Structured interviews using a set of pre-prepared questions An observation may include counting the number of times a child misbehaves. Observation Unstructured interviews Open questions in a questionnaire Focus groups This is when the researcher uses data that has already been generated by other people. You use this data as a comparison with your primary data. Examples; Official statistics, census, crime surveys Historical documents Personal documents; letters, diaries, novels and life histories Mass Media Observations

Task: 1)Read the information on pp )Explain, with examples, one difference between primary and secondary sources of data. 3)Identify and explain one difference between qualitative and quantitative data. 4)Analyse the advantages and disadvantages of each form of data collection: AdvantagesDisadvantages Primary Secondary Qualitative Quantitative

The research process: Sampling Date: Date: Monday, 07 March 2016 Lesson Outcomes: Describe the difference between qualitative & quantitative dataDescribe the difference between qualitative & quantitative data Describe the difference between primary & secondary dataDescribe the difference between primary & secondary data Explain the advantages and disadvantages of eachExplain the advantages and disadvantages of each

Dan is doing a survey to find out how much time students spend playing sport. He is going to ask the first 10 boys on the register of his PE class. Give two reasons why this may not give a good sample for Dan’s survey. 0eNg

ASK8PpqakM As you are watching this clip, note down the three methods of sampling. Pay attention because afterwards you will be asked to describe each one!

Task: Use the information on pp )Complete the two questions in the Written Activity box 2)Complete the “Check your understanding” box. S&C: Pick one probability sampling method and one non-probability sampling method & turn them into 4 mark definition questions.