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Two separate questions about data

Two separate questions about data

2 by 2 grid showing primary versus secondary and quantitative versus qualitative data with examples such as questionnaires, interviews, Census 2021 and diaries

Sociologists use data as evidence to support claims about society. To classify any data source, ask two separate questions: who collected it, and what form does it take?

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.