Read the following passage and answer the questions.

A recent sociological study looked at teenagers’ attitudes to marriage. The primary method used was questionnaires. Over 1000 teenagers answered questions on the subjects of marriage and their futures.

Describe what is meant by a primary method. (2)












Explain two advantages of using questionnaires for this research. (4)























2. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of observation as a method of research. (12)

You should explore at least two strengths and two weaknesses in your response.

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Answer:

Primary , method involves gathering data that has not been collected before. Methods to collect it can include interviews, surveys, observations or any type of research that you go out and collect yourself.

Questionnaires can cover every aspect of a topic. One of the biggest advantages is being able to ask as many questions as you like. Of course, it benefits the marketer to keep each individual questionnaire short, since respondents may find a long questionnaire frustrating.

Strengths:

More natural behaviour occurs if people are unaware of observation. Observer may affect behaviour if detected.

Wekness:

Studying of animals that cannot be observed in captivity. Difficult to replicate - cannot control extraneous variables