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Two classification axes

Two classification axes

Four-quadrant grid showing primary and secondary sources crossed with quantitative and qualitative data, with one example in each quadrant

Sociologists classify data along two separate axes: where it comes from and what form it takes. The first asks whether the data is primary or secondary, and the second asks whether it is quantitative or qualitative.

Primary, secondary, quantitative and qualitative data Lesson

  1. A Level
  2. /Sociology
  3. /Primary, secondary, quantitative and qualitative data

Step-by-step lessons on AQA A Level Sociology Primary, secondary, quantitative and qualitative data. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Build a strong grasp of the core sociological perspectives (functionalism, Marxism, feminism, interactionism) early, since they underpin evaluation across every topic and exam question.

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