Research Methods

2. Research which is carried out first-hand by the researcher.
3. Participants must be protected from this - physical or psychological.
5. The effect(change in behaviour)of knowing that you are being researched.
8. A conversation between the researcher and participant. The researcher records the response.
10. A group interview, with more than one participant.
12. A study carried out over an extended period of time.
13. Being able to apply research findings from your sample to the wider population.
14. A list from which participants are selected e.g. school register.
16. The extent to which research findings are accurate or true to life.
18. Using more than one research method.
19. Research which already exists and was carried out by a third party e.g. official statistics or diaries.
20. Going undercover during an observation.

1. Informing participants that they are being observed.
2. A type of observation where the researcher takes part in the activity.
4. The sociological term for participants replying back to the researcher e.g. completed questionnaire.
6. Watching others.
7. A set of pre-determined questions, which are usually closed.
9. Whether or not we can repeat a study to gain the same results.
11. A scientific method which is rarely used by sociologists.
15. The British sociological association is responsible for monitoring this.
17. Sociologists must gain this before carrying out any research with participants.