Official Statistics (AQA A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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What are official statistics?
What are official statistics?
Numerical data from government agencies
Why can only governments collect official statistics on such a large scale?
Why can only governments collect official statistics on such a large scale?
They possess the financial resources
How many households does the Crime Survey for England and Wales survey annually?
How many households does the Crime Survey for England and Wales survey annually?
Approximately 50,000 households
What key purpose do official statistics serve for researchers studying social change?
What key purpose do official statistics serve for researchers studying social change?
Demonstrating trends over time
How do many researchers use official statistics in relation to their own data?
How do many researchers use official statistics in relation to their own data?
As benchmarks for comparison
How do positivist sociologists view official statistics?
How do positivist sociologists view official statistics?
As accurate, objective social facts
How do interpretivist sociologists view official statistics?
How do interpretivist sociologists view official statistics?
As socially constructed
What do Marxist sociologists suggest about official statistics on government policy?
What do Marxist sociologists suggest about official statistics on government policy?
They may be manipulated favourably
What is the 'dark figure' in relation to crime statistics?
What is the 'dark figure' in relation to crime statistics?
Unreported crime gap
What is the main difference between PRC and CSEW?
What is the main difference between PRC and CSEW?
PRC uses police records; CSEW surveys
Which organisation produces non-official statistics?
Which organisation produces non-official statistics?
Joseph Rowntree Foundation