Other type of Research

• What is the focus of longitudinal studies in sociology?

  Researchers study the same group of participants at intervals over an extended period of time.
• What is an example of a longitudinal study mentioned in the material?

  The 7UP series, which tells the 'social history' of Britain.
• What are the theoretical advantages of longitudinal studies according to interpretivists?

  • High validity
  • In-depth information and insight into people's lives
  • Changes in attitudes and behavior can be attributed to the same sample
• How do longitudinal studies allow for comparisons over time?

  They examine developments over time rather than just offering a snapshot.
• What is a disadvantage of longitudinal studies related to representativeness?

  Keeping the same sample over time is very difficult, leading to sample attrition.
• What practical issues do longitudinal studies face?

  They require a lot of time and money to conduct.
• What is a case study in sociology?

  An in-depth study of one 'unit', typically a single individual or group.
• What is an example of a case study mentioned in the material?

  Taylor's study of suicides on the London Underground.
• What are the theoretical advantages of case studies according to interpretivists?

  • High validity
  • In-depth insight into specific unique cases
  • Ability to gain true empathy through verstehen
• What is a disadvantage of case studies related to representativeness?

  Case studies are not representative and too small scale to generalize to wider society.
• What ethical concerns are associated with case studies?

  They can be intrusive and exploitative of participants' lives.
• What is the focus of life histories in sociological research?

  A person's experience of life recounted to the researcher.
• What is an example of a life history mentioned in the material?

  Linda Hart's diary account of the life of a schizophrenic.
• What are the theoretical advantages of life histories according to interpretivists?

  • High validity
  • Detailed insight about how lives change over time
  • First-hand accounts of experiences
• What is a disadvantage of life histories related to representativeness?

  Life histories are usually based on individual accounts, making generalization difficult.
• What practical issue is associated with life histories?

  They can be time-consuming to conduct and analyze.
• What is ethnography in sociological research?

  It involves trying to gain empathy by understanding others' experiences.
• What is an example of ethnographic research mentioned in the material?

  Willis's study of deviant counter school cultures.
• What are the theoretical advantages of ethnography according to interpretivists?

  • High validity
  • Detailed insight into feelings and motives
  • Observation in natural settings increases validity
• What is a disadvantage of ethnography related to representativeness?

  Ethnographic studies are based on small sample sizes, making generalization difficult.
• What ethical concerns are associated with ethnography?

  Ethnographic research can be exploitative and intrusive into personal lives.
• What is triangulation in sociological research?

  • Combining different types of research methods
  • Often includes both quantitative and qualitative methods

  
• What is an example of triangulation mentioned in the material?

  Hoyle's research into how police dealt with domestic violence.
• What are the theoretical advantages of triangulation?

  • Generates both quantitative and qualitative data
  • Provides validity and reliability in findings
• What practical issues are associated with triangulation?

  It can be time-consuming and expensive due to the range of methods used.
• What is the timing for the A level Paper 1 Education with Theory & Methods?

  1. 30 minutes per mark available.
• What is the timing for the A level Paper 3 Crime & Deviance with Theory & Methods?

  1. 30 minutes per mark available.
• What is the timing for the AS Paper 2 Research Methods and Topics in Sociology?

  1. 30 minutes per mark available.
• What type of questions are likely to be asked in the A level Paper 1?

  Outline and explain two advantages of ethnography in sociological research.
• What type of questions are likely to be asked in the A level Paper 3?

  Outline and explain two problems of longitudinal studies in sociological research.
• What type of questions are likely to be asked in the AS Paper 2?

  Outline two advantages of triangulation in sociological research.