Sociology A-Level
Validity
What Validity means in Sociology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Validity
Data that provides a true, genuine, and accurate picture of what is being studied.
Topics that use Validity
- Theory and Methods (AQA A-Level)
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Using Validity in the exam
Definition questions usually carry one or two marks, and examiners look for the precise wording. Write the definition from memory, check it against the version above, and then use the term in a longer answer on the same topic so it sticks.
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