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Researching and understanding social inequalities (Component 2)
Quick questions on Sampling, validity and ethics - OCR A-Level Sociology Component 2
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What is sampling?Show answer
Positivists want representative samples (often random or stratified) to generalise; interpretivists may accept small, non-random samples for depth.
What is judging the quality of data?Show answer
Four concepts judge research quality:
What is q1?Show answer
Outline two principles of ethical sociological research. [4 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Outline and explain two reasons why a researcher might use snowball sampling. [10 marks]
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