Sociology A-Level

Informed consent

What Informed consent means in Sociology A-Level, as defined for AQA.

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An ethical guideline ensuring participant protection, alongside confidentiality, anonymity and protection from harm.

AQA · Subject Content – A-level: Core themes - 4.1.3 Theory and Methods (study guide)

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Subject Content – A-level: Core themes - 4.1.3 Theory and Methods (AQA A-Level)

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