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Component 2: Methods of Sociological Enquiry
Quick questions on Interviews and observation - Eduqas A-Level Sociology Component 2
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What is evaluating with PET?Show answer
As with all methods, evaluate through Practical (time, access, danger), Ethical (consent, deception, harm) and Theoretical (validity high, reliability and representativeness low) factors. The pattern is the reverse of experiments and questionnaires, which is why the two families of methods are often contrasted.
What is q1?Show answer
Explain the difference between overt and covert participant observation. [6 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Analyse two reasons why interpretivists favour unstructured interviews. [12 marks]
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