Research methods Crossword

Produces true or genuine picture of what something is really like.
You or another researcher are able to replicate this methods and get the same results
The sample used in the research able to represent the wider population and use the findings to make generalisations instead of studying everyone in a particular group.
Businesses, institutes and other organisations that provide funding for research may want the results in a particular form.
Opportunity to carry out research may occur unexpectedly so cannot plan for the research
Harder to study a particular group or subject by one method than my another
The ability to mix easily, good observations skills, and recall or ability to establish rapport with interviewee could affect the researchers choice in method.
The cost and length of the research
Participants should be able to refuse. The researcher should be open & honest about the aim. They should be able to opt out of the research if they so wish.
All participants’ identities should be kept confidential to prevent any negative effects. Participant’s personal space should not be invaded
No psychological or physical harm should come to the participants. Also, participants should not be placed in any illegal or immoral situations.
Extra care & attention should be give to any group/participants that are deemed as vulnerable in terms if age, gender, disability, ethnicity, physical or mental health.
This is when the researcher goes ‘Under Cover’ & keeps their identity as a researcher hidden from the participants. This obviously creates many ethical problems as deceit, lying, lack of consent etc.
Prefer quantitative data as they seek to discover patterns of behaviour. Sociology is a science
Prefer qualitative data, seek to understand social actors’ meanings. Sociology cannot model itself on the natural sciences.