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What counts as data?

What counts as data?

2 by 2 grid classifying sociology sources of data by primary versus secondary and quantitative versus qualitative, with examples in each quadrant

In sociology, data is the evidence used to answer a research question. A source of data is where that evidence comes from, such as a questionnaire, interview transcript, diary, or official table.

Sources of data Lesson

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

Step-by-step lessons covering AQA A Level Sociology Sources of data for A Level Sociology. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 format. 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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