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Homework due today

Experiments MiC question. Homework due today. Questionnaires – . Research methods. Objectives. Know and be able to evaluate the practical, ethical and theoretical strengths and limitations of questionnaires Know the main types of sampling procedures used in surveys

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Homework due today

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  1. Experiments MiC question Homework due today

  2. Questionnaires – Research methods

  3. Objectives • Know and be able to evaluate the practical, ethical and theoretical strengths and limitations of questionnaires • Know the main types of sampling procedures used in surveys • Understand the usefulness of questionnaires • Be able to apply your understanding of questionnaires to the study of crime & deviance

  4. Practical issues in using questionnaires • An easy tasks to get you started! • In pairs organise your cards into strengths  & weaknesses  Copy onto your table

  5. They are a quick and cheap way to gather large amounts of quantitative data from large numbers of people

  6. There is no need to recruit and train interviewers

  7. Data is usually easy to quantify and can be computer processed

  8. Data is limited and superficial

  9. It may be necessary to offer incentives – which add cost

  10. With postal questionnaires we cannot be sure the intended respondent completed the questionnaire or that they received it in the first place

  11. Very low response rates

  12. Questionnaires are in flexible, once the questions are decided the researcher cannot explore new areas

  13. The researcher must already have some knowledge of the subject which makes questionnaires less suitable for investigating unfamiliar topics

  14. Questionnaires are only snapshots – questionnaires do not capture the way peoples attitudes and behaviour change

  15. Theoretical issues What theoretical issues must we consider when evaluating the use of questionnaires? • Positivist Vs Interpretivist • Reliability • Validity • Representativeness

  16. Theoretical issues in using questionnaires Bruce – Positivist Penelope – Interpretivist Note down 3 key beliefs they have Which would favour the use of questionnaires? Why?

  17. Sampling • Read through box 3.3 you sampling grid • Sampling blockbusters – in teams

  18. Advantages & Disadvantages • Complete your for table using pages 175-176 • Theoretical & ethical issues • Note – this is a useful way to revise for any of the research methods and plan your answer for an essay THIS COULD BE THE TOPIC FOR YOUR 33 MARK QUESTION

  19. Advantages & Disadvantages • Note – this is a useful way to revise for any of the research methods and plan your answer for an essay THIS COULD BE THE TOPIC FOR YOUR 33 MARK QUESTION ‘Evaluate the advantages & disadvantages of using questionnaires in sociological research’

  20. Using questionnaire to research crime & deviance • In groups think of why questionnaires would be a good/ bad method to use when researching crime & deviance

  21. Methods in Context • Read through the question & the examiners advice HOMEWORK Read through your handout and prepare to answer this question next Monday without notes under timed conditions – You will Have 20 minutes

  22. Splat • Key terminology from this lesson

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