Unit 2 Sec A- Research Method Structure

Question 1

1. Summarise data shown in source A (4 marks)

Answer 1

First finding
Second finding
Comparison between findings and interpretation of why this may be

Question 2

4. Using source B and wider sociological knowledge, explain and evaluate the use of ____ for researching ____ (25)

Answer 2

Intro (qualitative/quantitative)
1. For and against practical
2. For and against ethical
3. For and against theoretical
Para structure:
- point strength/weakness
- context from source
- apply validity/reliability/representativeness/generaliseability
Link to Q: why does that make it good/bad for researching that specific thing?
Conclusion: summarise points & offer improvement (triagulation/methodological pluralism)

Question 3

2. Research methods (6 marker)

Answer 3

2 para

• ‘Reason’
• source application
• validity/reliability/representativeness/generalisability
• link to Q

Question 4

3. Strengths research methods (10 marker)

Answer 4

2 para

• strength of method
• apply source
• apply val/rel/gen/replic
• link to Q