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Theoretical, practical and ethical considerations: AQA A‑Level Sociology questions

Every AQA A-Level Sociology exam question on Theoretical, practical and ethical considerations, 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 2025 · AS Paper 2

    4 marksTheoretical, practical and ethical considerations
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    June 2025 AS Paper 2, question 01: Outline two factors that influence a sociologist’s choice of research topic. [4 marks]

  3. Q06

    November 2021 · Paper 3

    20 marksTheoretical, practical and ethical considerationsThe relationship between theory and methods
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    November 2021 Paper 3, question 06: Applying material from Item C and your knowledge, evaluate the view that theoretical factors are the most important influence on a sociologist’s choice of resea

  4. Q05

    November 2020 · Paper 3

    10 marksTheoretical, practical and ethical considerations
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    November 2020 Paper 3, question 05: Outline and explain two ethical issues that sociologists using primary quantitative methods would have to consider when carrying out their research. [10 marks]
All 4 questions on Theoretical, practical and ethical considerations, 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 2025, AS Paper 2, Q01 (4 marks): Outline two factors that influence a sociologist’s choice of research topic. [4 marks]
  3. November 2021, Paper 3, Q06 (20 marks): Applying material from Item C and your knowledge, evaluate the view that theoretical factors are the most important influence on a sociologist’s choice of resea
  4. November 2020, Paper 3, Q05 (10 marks): Outline and explain two ethical issues that sociologists using primary quantitative methods would have to consider when carrying out their research. [10 marks]

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