Social Science Research Methods - Test Questions This is an overview of the questions of the two in-class tests that you wrote for this module during this semester.
First test 1. A. Explain: sampling. Give a relevant example. (2 marks) B. Explain the difference between probability sampling and non-probability sampling. (2 marks) C. Name and explain three methods of probability as well as non-probability sampling. (9 marks) 2. A. Explain: measure of central tendency. (1 mark) B. Give three examples of measures of central tendency commonly used in descriptive statistics. (6 marks)
Second test A. Briefly but clearly explain the difference between the following two concepts. (2 marks each) 1. primary and secondary source 2. null hypothesis and research hypothesis 3. survey research and qualitative interview 4. inferential statistics and descriptive statistics 5. histogram and frequency polygon B. Name and briefly explain three examples of principles of ethics a social science researcher should take into consideration. (6 marks) C. Draw an example of a. A pie chart (2 mark) b. A normal distribution with a high standard deviation versus a normal distribution with a low standard deviation (2 marks)
