Sociology MT

evidence gathered by direct experience/observation with scientific method

how likely research results are to be replicated if study is reproduced (what happens to one will happen to all)

how well the study measures what it is designed to measure. extent the data collected gives true picture of social situation being studied

background research done before experiment as a review of any existing similar or elated studies (prevent duplications and can further focus or enrich own research)

assumption about how 2 or more variables are related. Statement about variable relationship and often predicts how 1 HB will influence another

something that causes change.  It is controlled

effect or thing that is changed

when people change their behavior because they know they are being watched as part of study. Sometimes it is unavoidable when they have to make the purpose of the study known

collects data from subjects who respond to series of questions about behaviors and opinions (often in questionnaire form).

people who are the focus of the study

small portion of the population that is a manageable number of subjects who represent the population

every person in population has the same chance of being chosen for the study

research collected in numerical form that can be counted and measured.  (sometimes they can use short responses)

results that are subjective, in-depth, and often based on what is seen in natural setting.  (harder to organize and tabulate and unmeasurable)

One on One conversation tween researcher and subject.  (very rich and valid)

gathering primary data from natural environment without lab experiment or survey. Step into environments to observe, participate, and experience the worlds

first hand data and information collected by the researcher

not cause and effect.  refers to regular relationship tween variables

researchers join people and participate in group's routine activities for purpose of observing them within context (mostly qualitative data)

extended observation of social perspective and cultural values of entire social setting.  (objective observation)