Geography A-Level
Ethics and positionality
What Ethics and positionality means in Geography A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Ethics and positionality
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Researchers must ensure informed consent, protect anonymity, and avoid causing harm or distress, and must critically evaluate their own positionality and biases.
Topics that use Ethics and positionality
- Qualitative skills and quantitative skills (AQA A-Level)
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