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Outline and explain two disadvantages of using laboratory experiments in sociological research.
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Primary Sources of Data: Quantitative Methods (AQA A Level Sociology): Exam Questions
Exam code: 7192
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20 marks
Read Item C below and answer the question that follows.
Item C
Structured interviews are a relatively cheap way of studying a sample. Positivist sociologists favour structured interviews because they produce reliable data that can be used to test hypotheses.
However, critics argue that structured interviews are inflexible and that their results lack validity.
Applying material from Item C and your knowledge, evaluate the advantages of using structured interviews in sociological research.
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