Here is an example of a question you might be asked on this topic - for AO1.
AO1: You need to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key concepts, ideas, theories and research.
Question: Outline what is meant by qualitative methods in psychology and explain how one qualitative method is used in psychological research. [3]
Model answer:
- Qualitative methods are research methods which generate data in the form of words (e.g. feelings, opinions, experiences) and which tend to use small samples.
- An interview is an example of a qualitative method.
- An interview could be used in psychological research to investigate how young people feel about social media and the influence it has on their lives.