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Primary and secondary, quantitative and qualitative data: AQA A‑Level Sociology questions

Every AQA A-Level Sociology exam question on Primary and secondary, quantitative and qualitative data, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q05

    June 2025 · Paper 3

    10 marksPrimary and secondary, quantitative and qualitative dataTheoretical, practical and ethical considerations
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    June 2025 Paper 3, question 05: Outline and explain two problems that sociologists collecting primary data may face when conducting their research. [10 marks]

  2. Q01

    June 2023 · AS Paper 2

    4 marksPrimary and secondary, quantitative and qualitative data
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    June 2023 AS Paper 2, question 01: Outline two advantages of using primary research methods in sociological investigations. [4 marks]

  3. Q05

    November 2021 · Paper 1

    20 marksMethods in contextPrimary and secondary, quantitative and qualitative data
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    November 2021 Paper 1, question 05: Applying material from Item C and your knowledge of research methods, evaluate the strengths and limitations of using secondary data to investigate the academic

  4. Q06

    November 2020 · Paper 1

    10 marksPrimary and secondary, quantitative and qualitative dataQuantitative and qualitative methods; research design
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    November 2020 Paper 1, question 06: Outline and explain two problems of using primary qualitative methods in sociological research. [10 marks]
All 4 questions on Primary and secondary, quantitative and qualitative data, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 3, Q05 (10 marks): Outline and explain two problems that sociologists collecting primary data may face when conducting their research. [10 marks]
  2. June 2023, AS Paper 2, Q01 (4 marks): Outline two advantages of using primary research methods in sociological investigations. [4 marks]
  3. November 2021, Paper 1, Q05 (20 marks): Applying material from Item C and your knowledge of research methods, evaluate the strengths and limitations of using secondary data to investigate the academic
  4. November 2020, Paper 1, Q06 (10 marks): Outline and explain two problems of using primary qualitative methods in sociological research. [10 marks]

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