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A-LevelPsychologyResearch methods9990/23 · May/June 2020 · Q12 Marks

Describe the difference between qualitative and quantitative data.

Describe the difference between qualitative and quantitative data.[2]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2020). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

[1] mark for qualitative
[1] mark for quantitative
qualitative data = descriptive / detailed / in depth
quantitative = numerical
(difference is implicit here)

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Topic: Research methods, A-Level Psychology (syllabus 9990). Structured question, 2 marks.
Source: A-Level Psychology, May/June 2020 Paper 2 Variant 3, question 1.

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