RESEARCH METHODS KEY WORDS TO LEARN

Key Words in Sociology A.S. Module Research Methods

1. Sampling
2. Simple random sampling
3. Stratified random sampling
4. Cluster sampling
5. Multi stage random sampling
6. Panel sampling
7. Spatial sampling
8. Non random sampling
9. Accidental sampling
10. Purposive Sampling
11. Volunteer sampling
12. Quota sampling
13. Snowball sampling
14. Correlation
15. Quantitative
16. Qualitative
17. Reliability
18. Validity
19. Census
20. Cross sectional surveys
21. Longitudinal surveys
22. Primary data
23. Secondary data
24. Open ended questions
25. Closed questions
26. Overtly
27. Covertly
28. Ascribed
29. Achieved