Quantitative Primary Methods Flashcards
How many Quantitative Primary Methods of Research are there?
4
Name a Quantitative Primary Method beginning with “Q”
Questionnaires
Name 2 Quantitative Primary Methods beginning with “S”
Structured Interviews, Social surverys
Name a Quantitative Primary Method beginning with “L”
Longitudional Research
What do Questionnaires involve?
A set of pre-planned questions with fixed answers
Is the researcher present with Questionnaires?
No
What do Structured Interviews involve? What will happen with the answers of the participant?
A set of written questions which will be asked to the participant with their answers recorded
What happens in Longitudional Research?
It is carried out over a long amount of time and data is collected at intervals
Why might Longitudional Research be used?
So a researcher can observe changes over time
What do Social Surveys involve?
The collection of data from a large group of people
What 2 routes can Social Surveys use when asking participants questions?
Structured Interviews or Questionnaires
What is another name for Structured Interviews?
Formal Interviews
