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Positivism and interpretivism: OCR A‑Level Sociology questions

Every OCR A-Level Sociology exam question on Positivism and interpretivism, 2021–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q2

    June 2023 · Paper 2

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    November 2021 · Paper 2

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All 5 questions on Positivism and interpretivism, as a list
  1. June 2023, Paper 2, Q2 (6 marks): With reference to Source B, explain two reasons why reflexivity might be important to sociologists in their research.
  2. June 2023, Paper 2, Q3 (10 marks): With reference to Source A, explain two limitations of using quantitative data on the UK gender pay gap for measuring the extent of progress towards gender equa
  3. June 2023, Paper 2, Q4 (25 marks): Using Source B and your wider sociological knowledge, explain and evaluate the use of qualitative methods for researching football hooliganism.
  4. June 2022, Paper 2, Q3 (10 marks): With reference to Source A, explain two advantages of using quantitative data to study gender inequalities.
  5. November 2021, Paper 2, Q4 (25 marks): Using Source B and your wider sociological knowledge, explain and evaluate the use of qualitative methods to research young people in a Young Offender Instituti

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