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Qualitative method — AQA GCSE Sociology Definition

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GCSE Sociology · key term

Qualitative method

Definition

A research approach that collects detailed accounts or descriptions to understand people’s meanings, experiences and behaviour.

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AQA GCSE Sociology · 8192

Paper 1, Paper 2

Qualitative methods collect detailed accounts and descriptions, helping researchers understand people’s experiences and the meanings they attach to their actions.
Revise: Qualitative and Quantitative Methods

AQA Sociology past papers

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