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Quick questions on The research process and types of data - SQA Higher Sociology
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What are linking data types to perspectives?Show answer
The choice of data is not just practical; it reflects how a sociologist thinks society should be studied. Researchers who want measurable patterns tend to favour quantitative, often secondary, data, while those who want to understand meaning tend to favour qualitative, primary, data. This links the methods area to the perspectives in Human Society.
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Explain the difference between quantitative and qualitative data. [4 marks]
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Describe two strengths of secondary data. [4 marks]
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