conflict within groups - term 2

Question 1

what is primary research

Answer 1

Original research collected firsthand from people or groups

Question 2

what is secondary research

Answer 2

using reports and statistics found through research

Question 3

define the steps of conducting a case study

Answer 3

1) define the research question - identify the research hypothesis and determine a purpose

2) choose cases to be studied - who how and the methods that are to be used

3) collect data - undertake proposed research methods ascertain data and sort

4) Evaluate and analyse – examine raw data, look for trends and patterns, and compare the data to the original hypothesis and purpose

5) Present results – describe findings using an appropriate method, provide evidence and justify conclusions

Question 4

advantages of a case study

Answer 4

• detailed information collected
• A sample group can be surveyed when a large group is not available
• general predictions possible
• hypothesis can be developed and tested
• behavior is described as it occurs
• researcher controls the situation

Question 5

disadvantages of a case study

Answer 5

• data collected may not be valid for the wider population
• bias can occur if only one individual is collecting data
• can be time-consuming and difficult to analyze
• vital information may be missed
• behavior exhibited may be different to what would occur naturally

Question 6

what is conflict

Answer 6

a disagreement or clash of ideas/beliefs/values. Two types of conflict are constructive and destructive

Question 7

what is constructive conflict

Answer 7

Constructive process in which groups or individuals come to a new understanding and see increased self/esteem/wellbeing.

example: compromising

Question 8

what is destructive conflict

Answer 8

Destructive process in which groups or individuals may disintegrate, feel devalued or the goal/direction of the group is prevented from continuing.

example: argumentative