Method in Context Questions (AQA A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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What is the critical skill in methods in context questions?
What is the critical skill in methods in context questions?
Connecting method to specific context
How many marks is AO2 (application) worth in methods in context questions?
How many marks is AO2 (application) worth in methods in context questions?
8 marks
What proportion of marks do methods in context represent at A-level?
What proportion of marks do methods in context represent at A-level?
One-quarter of total marks
What does reliability mean in research methods?
What does reliability mean in research methods?
Consistency of results
What does validity mean in research methods?
What does validity mean in research methods?
Accuracy in measuring what you intend
What do positivist approaches seek?
What do positivist approaches seek?
Objective, measurable data
Which is a common mistake to avoid in methods in context answers?
Which is a common mistake to avoid in methods in context answers?
Providing unbalanced evaluations
What are unstructured interviews?
What are unstructured interviews?
Open-ended, conversation-like talks
What is an advantage of questionnaires for studying material deprivation?
What is an advantage of questionnaires for studying material deprivation?
They're quick and cost-effective
What limitation do official statistics have when studying truancy?
What limitation do official statistics have when studying truancy?
They show what happens but not why
What is the Hawthorne effect in observation research?
What is the Hawthorne effect in observation research?
People changing behaviour when observed
Which method is suitable for studying labelling processes?
Which method is suitable for studying labelling processes?
Unstructured interviews