AQA A Level · Sociology 7192

Consensus, conflict, structural and social action theories: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 4 written questions with worked solutions. All on Consensus, conflict, structural and social action theories.

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Question 1

1 mark

In the context of sociological research, which term describes the process of translating a concept, such as social class, into something measurable?

Question 2

1 mark

In the debate over the scientific status of sociology, Thomas Kuhn introduces the concept of a 'paradigm'. What does he argue must occur for a subject to be considered a 'mature' science?

Question 3

1 mark

Karl Popper critiques the Positivist view of science by proposing the 'principle of falsification'. How does this principle challenge the traditional inductive method in sociological research?

Question 4

1 mark

Which of the following best describes the Postmodernist view on the relationship between Theory and Methods in sociology?

Question 5

1 mark

From a Realist perspective on research methods, why might Sayer (1992) argue that sociology can be a science even if it cannot make precise predictions in a laboratory setting?

Question 6

2 marks

Briefly explain the difference between primary data and secondary data in sociological research.

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Question 7

3 marks

Outline two ethical issues a sociologist must consider when planning a research project involving human participants.

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Question 8

4 marks

(a) Briefly explain what sociologists mean by the term 'social facts' as used by Émile Durkheim.

(b) Identify and describe two ethical considerations that a sociologist must take into account when planning a research project involving vulnerable participants.

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Question 9

8 marks

Compare and contrast positivist and interpretivist approaches to sociological research. Your answer should address:
(i) Their views on whether sociology can be regarded as a science;
(ii) Their preference for either quantitative or qualitative data;
(iii) The role of objectivity versus subjectivity in the research process.

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