Evaluate Use Question

Question 1

The layout

Answer 1

1. Intro saying whether the method is quant or qualitative 2. 6 paras (3 for 3 against) PET strengths and weaknesses. Each MUST refer to r.r.v.g and the source conc: suggest improvements like methodological pluralism, triangulation, increase sample

Question 2

Practical strength

Answer 2

Acces to ps which increased sample size so increases representativeness, (extent data reflect characteristics of target pop)

Question 3

Practical weakness

Answer 3

Takes time, limit sample size so limits generalisability, (extended findings can be applied to wider pop)

Question 4

Ethical strengths

Answer 4

Gain informed consent, one of the bsa guidelines but if covert use eight to withdraw . Make ps feel comfortable so more likely to be honest which increase validity (true and his et insight)

Question 5

Ethical weaknesses

Answer 5

Can cause emotional harm from talking about socially sensitvetopics. Can be triggering or upsetting for ps, may withhold info so decreases validity

Question 6

Theoretical strength

Answer 6

If qualitative-interpretevists lie, Porto it’s don’t . If quant other way around. Use v.r of mixed, realists like it if on women, feminists like it, if on social class Marxists like it