Qualitative data
What Qualitative data means in Sociology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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Descriptive, non-numerical information that explores meanings, feelings, and subjective experiences.
Non-numerical information that provides detailed descriptions of meanings, feelings, and motives.
Topics that use Qualitative data
- Subject Content – A-level: Core themes - 4.1.3 Theory and Methods (AQA A-Level)
- Subject Content – A-level: Core themes - 4.3.2 Theory and Methods (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Methodological Pluralism
- Positivism and Interpretivism
- Primary data
- Quantitative data
- Secondary data
- Conflict theories
- Falsification and Verification
- Identity
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