Here is an example of a question you might be asked on this topic - for AO2.
AO2: You need to apply your knowledge and understanding, usually referring to the ‘stem’ in order to do so (the stem is the example given before the question)
You have been asked to research the effects of mental health problems on individuals.
Question: Explain how you would use interviews to do this research.
You need to include the following information in your answer:
- who your target population would be
- what your sampling method would be and how you would select your sample using this method
- an appropriate interview question you could use in your research. [4]
Model answer:
- 1 mark for an appropriate target population.
- For example: people who either are already consulting or are thinking about consulting a doctor because of the state of their mental health.
- 1 mark for a sampling method.
- For example: self-selecting (volunteer) sampling.
- 1 mark for an appropriate way of carrying out the sampling method.
- For example: putting up a poster in the doctor’s surgery asking for volunteers.
- 1 mark for an appropriate interview question.
- For example: In what ways has your mental health problem affected your relationships with other people?
