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Two broad families of method

Two broad families of method

Quadrant of sociology methods showing primary and secondary examples of qualitative and quantitative data

Quantitative data is numerical and helps sociologists compare groups, track trends and reveal inequalities in outcomes. Qualitative data is meaning-based and helps them understand identities, motives and lived experience.

Quantitative and qualitative methods Lesson

  1. A Level
  2. /Sociology
  3. /Quantitative and qualitative methods

Step-by-step lessons on AQA A Level Sociology Quantitative and qualitative methods. 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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