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What is the focus of longitudinal studies in sociology?
Researchers study the same group of
participants
at intervals over an extended period of time.
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What is an example of a longitudinal study mentioned in the material?
The
7UP
series, which tells the 'social history' of
Britain
.
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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
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How do longitudinal studies allow for comparisons over time?
They examine developments over time rather than just offering a
snapshot
.
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What is a disadvantage of longitudinal studies related to representativeness?
Keeping the same sample over time is very difficult, leading to
sample attrition
.
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What practical issues do longitudinal studies face?
They require a lot of
time
and
money
to conduct.
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What is a case study in sociology?
An
in-depth
study of
one
'unit'
, typically a
single
individual
or
group.
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What is an example of a case study mentioned in the material?
Taylor's
study of suicides on the
London Underground
.
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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
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What is a disadvantage of case studies related to representativeness?
Case studies are not representative and too small scale to
generalize
to wider society.
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What ethical concerns are associated with case studies?
They can be intrusive and exploitative of
participants'
lives.
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What is the focus of life histories in sociological research?
A person's
experience
of
life
recounted
to the
researcher.
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What is an example of a life history mentioned in the material?
Linda Hart's
diary account of the life of a
schizophrenic
.
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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
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What is a disadvantage of life histories related to representativeness?
Life histories are usually based on
individual accounts
, making
generalization
difficult.
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What practical issue is associated with life histories?
They can be time-consuming to
conduct
and
analyze
.
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What is ethnography in sociological research?
It involves trying to
gain
empathy
by
understanding
others'
experiences.
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What is an example of ethnographic research mentioned in the material?
Willis's
study of deviant
counter
school cultures.
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What are the theoretical advantages of ethnography according to interpretivists?
High
validity
Detailed insight into feelings and motives
Observation in
natural
settings increases validity
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What is a disadvantage of ethnography related to representativeness?
Ethnographic studies are based on small
sample sizes
, making generalization difficult.
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What ethical concerns are associated with ethnography?
Ethnographic research can be
exploitative
and
intrusive
into personal lives.
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What is triangulation in sociological research?
Combining different types of research methods
Often includes both
quantitative
and
qualitative
methods
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What is an example of triangulation mentioned in the material?
Hoyle's
research into how police dealt with domestic violence.
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What are the theoretical advantages of triangulation?
Generates both
quantitative
and qualitative data
Provides
validity
and
reliability
in findings
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What practical issues are associated with triangulation?
It can be
time-consuming
and
expensive
due to the range of
methods
used.
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What is the timing for the A level Paper 1 Education with Theory & Methods?
30 minutes
per mark
available.
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What is the timing for the A level Paper 3 Crime & Deviance with Theory & Methods?
30 minutes
per mark
available.
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What is the timing for the AS Paper 2 Research Methods and Topics in Sociology?
30 minutes
per mark available.
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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
.
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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
.
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What type of questions are likely to be asked in the AS Paper 2?
Outline two advantages of
triangulation
in
sociological
research.
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