A: P waves, or compressional waves, are seismic body waves that. shake the ground back and forth in the direction that the wave. is moving. P waves travel fastest and are generally felt first. They. usually cause very little damage. B: S, or secondary waves or shear waves, are seismic body waves that. shake the ground back and forth perpendicular to the direction. the wave is moving. C: Surface waves (not shown in the house images) roll the ground in a. back-and-forth, up- and-down motion.
A scientific method or process is considered fundamental to the scientific investigation and acquisition of new knowledge based upon verifiable evidence. In addition to employing the scientific method in their research, sociologists explore the social world with several different purposes in mind.
15 Methods of Data Analysis in Qualitative Research. Compiled by Donald Ratcliff. 1. Typology - a classification system, taken from patterns, themes, or other kinds of. groups of data. (Patton pp. 393,398) John Lofland & Lyn Lofland.