Writing up social research
Why does Bryman praise the theory section in the Kelley and De Graaf (1997) article?
Because he made a personal contribution to that section
Because the research questions are spelled out very specifically
Because it covers all theories known at that time
Because the language is very poetic
Because the research questions are spelled out very specifically
In his general introduction (p664), Bryman argues in favour of outlining the research questions at an early stage. He says that a “totally open-ended research focus is risky” and can lead to a lack of focus. Later, he demonstrates the care with which Kelly and De Graaf (1997) articulate their hypotheses, derived from a reflection on existing ideas and research (p669-670). He concludes that the “research questions are spelled out in a very specific way” (p672), which helps to underpin the entire argument of the article.
Reference: Bryman: Social Research Methods: 5th Edition Page(s) 664,669-670,672
Reference: Bryman: Social Research Methods: 5th Edition Page(s) 664,669-670,672
Because the research questions are spelled out very specifically In his general introduction (p664), Bryman argues in favour of outlining the research questions at an early stage. He says that a “totally open-ended research focus is risky” and can lead to a lack of focus. Later, he demonstrates the care with which Kelly and De Graaf (1997) articulate their hypotheses, derived from a reflection on existing ideas and research (p669-670). He concludes that the “research questions are spelled out in a very specific way” (p672), which helps to underpin the entire argument of the article.
Reference: Bryman: Social Research Methods: 5th Edition Page(s) 664,669-670,672
Reference: Bryman: Social Research Methods: 5th Edition Page(s) 664,669-670,672
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B. A questionnaire survey and focus groups
C. Traditional ethnography and structured observation
D. CATI and CAPI
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A. The type of rapport that is usually established in in-depth interviews
B. An ancient form of poetry
C. A technique used to assess the external reliability of a data source
D. The attempt to persuade or convince an audience, often through writing
Which qualitative research method was used by Jones et al (2010)?
A. Structured interviewing
B. Focus groups
C. Semi-structured interviewing
D. CAQDAS
What is the purpose of the conclusion in a research report?
A. It explains how concepts were operationally defined and measured
B. It contains a useful review of the relevant literature
C. It outlines the methodological procedures that were employed
D. It summarizes the key findings in relation to the research questions
Which sequence do Creswell and Plano Clark (2011) recommend for an article writing up mixed-methods research?
A. Introduction; Methods; Results; Discussion.
B. Introduction; Literature Review; Data; Conclusions.
C. Introduction; Background; Methods; Findings; Discussion; Conclusion.
D. Introduction; Theory; Data; Measurement; Methods and models; Results; Conclusion.
Which of the following is not normally included in a written account of qualitative research?
A. An introduction, locating the research in its theoretical context
B. An explanation of the design of the study
C. A discussion of the main findings in relation to the research questions
D. A decision to accept or reject the hypothesis
The introductory section of a research report should aim to:
A. Identify the specific focus of the study
B. Provide a rationale for the dissertation, or article
C. Grab the reader’s attention
D. All of the above
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