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Mapping the topic

Mapping the topic

2 by 2 grid classifying sociology sources as primary or secondary and quantitative or qualitative, with examples in each quadrant In Sociology, data is the evidence researchers use to describe, explain or understand social life. A source of data is where that evidence comes from, while a research method is the technique used to collect or analyse it.

Sources of data Lesson

  1. A Level
  2. /Sociology
  3. /Sources of data

Step-by-step lessons on AQA A Level Sociology Sources of 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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