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The research process: OCR A‑Level Sociology questions

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

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  1. Q1

    June 2025 · Paper 2

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    June 2025 · Paper 2

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    June 2024 · Paper 2

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    June 2023 · Paper 2

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    June 2022 · Paper 2

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    June 2022 · Paper 2

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    November 2021 · Paper 2

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All 7 questions on The research process, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 2, Q1 (4 marks): Using data from Source A, outline two conclusions that sociologists could reach about the experience of upward social mobility.
  2. June 2025, Paper 2, Q2 (6 marks): With reference to Source B, explain two problems with government-funded research.
  3. June 2024, Paper 2, Q1 (4 marks): Summarise two conclusions which could be made about income inequalities in the UK using the data in Source A.
  4. June 2023, Paper 2, Q1 (4 marks): Using data from Source A, summarise two patterns or trends in the gender pay gap in the UK workforce.
  5. June 2022, Paper 2, Q1 (4 marks): Summarise two conclusions which sociologists might reach about patterns and trends in women graduating in STEM subjects from the data shown in Source A.
  6. June 2022, Paper 2, Q4 (25 marks): Using Source B and your wider sociological knowledge, explain and evaluate the use of longitudinal research for researching ethnic inequalities in relation to e
  7. November 2021, Paper 2, Q1 (4 marks): Summarise two patterns or trends in the data shown in Source A.

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