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Quantitative and qualitative methods; research design: AQA A‑Level Sociology questions

Every AQA A-Level Sociology exam question on Quantitative and qualitative methods; research design, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q06

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    10 marksQuantitative and qualitative methods; research design
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 06: Outline and explain two reasons why sociologists may choose to use research methods that produce quantitative data. [10 marks]

  2. 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]

  3. Q01

    November 2020 · AS Paper 2

    4 marksQuantitative and qualitative methods; research design
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    November 2020 AS Paper 2, question 01: Outline two problems with using a random sample in sociological research. [4 marks]
All 3 questions on Quantitative and qualitative methods; research design, as a list
  1. June 2023, Paper 1, Q06 (10 marks): Outline and explain two reasons why sociologists may choose to use research methods that produce quantitative data. [10 marks]
  2. November 2020, Paper 1, Q06 (10 marks): Outline and explain two problems of using primary qualitative methods in sociological research. [10 marks]
  3. November 2020, AS Paper 2, Q01 (4 marks): Outline two problems with using a random sample in sociological research. [4 marks]

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