This document has the aim, hypothesis and strengths and weaknesses for this practical investigation which is to investigate whether people in one age group will hold negative attitudes about people in a different age group (for example, younger vs older).
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1.5 Practical investigation
What is the aim?
To investigate whether people in one age group will hold negative attitudes
about people in a different age group (for example, younger vs older).
What is the alternative hypothesis?
Both older and younger people (as measured through age, older >35 years
and younger <21 years) will show higher levels of in-group favouritism and out
group hostility (as measured via average responses to likeliness scale
questions and open-ended responses).
sample?
1. A targeted sampling (because ideally we want a 50/50 split between
Younger and Older as designated. We AIMED to get 20 of each group
sampled.
2. Also Opportunity: We will aim for a first come, first used system to get as
many Ps as we can under the limited time available
method?
using a questionnaire with both open and closed questions.
pilot study?
A ‘pilot study’ which is an essential part of good practical research. Any
questions which may be phrased in such a way to cause embarrassment, or
distress which have been overlooked will then be changed.
1.5 Practical investigation 1
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