Theoretical Issues and Research Methods-By Fateha

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Across
  1. 4. Based on personal opinions are feelings rather than facts
  2. 6. Observation where the researcher is undercover
  3. 8. Research technique used to collect data through group interaction
  4. 10. The amount to which the findings of the researcher reflect the characteristics of the target population therefore if the findings are typical
  5. 12. If the study can be repeated and similar findings are found
  6. 13. The researcher is immersed in the day-to-day activities of the participants
  7. 15. Information that appears in written, visual or audio form i.e interviews, reports and diaries
  8. 16. Interviews that ask closed questions
  9. 19. Observing participants without actively participating
  10. 21. Attitudes, beliefs, or prejudices one holds before research is conducted which can cause unfair and unreliable findings
  11. 22. This is if the findings are a true reflection of what the researcher set to carry out
Down
  1. 1. Interviews that ask open-ended questions
  2. 2. Sociologists who prefer quantitative data
  3. 3. To understand deeply/to seek empathy
  4. 5. Sociologists who prefer qualitative data
  5. 7. The ability to apply findings to the wider target population to make broader assumptions about the population
  6. 9. Means neutral or unbiased. unemotional and scientific
  7. 11. All participants are asked the same set of questions
  8. 14. Data that appears in numerical form
  9. 17. Relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these
  10. 18. A good understanding of someone and the ability to communicate well with them
  11. 20. Observation where those being observed are aware of the fact