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MARK SCHEME for the October/November 2009 question paper for the guidance of teachers
2251 SOCIOLOGY
2251/01
Paper 1, maximum raw mark 90
This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began, which would have considered the acceptability of alternative answers.
Mark schemes must be read in conjunction with the question papers and the report on the examination. •
CIE will not enter into discussions or correspondence in connection with these mark schemes.
CIE is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2009 question papers for most IGCSE,
GCE Advanced Level and Advanced Subsidiary Level syllabuses and some Ordinary Level syllabuses. Page 2
Mark Scheme: Teachers’ version
GCE O LEVEL – October/November 2009
Syllabus
2251
Paper
01
Section A: Research Methods
Observational research aims to gain a close and detailed understanding of a particular area of study, usually a small group, through the researcher studying the group in their natural environment. This form of study can be either participant or non-participant.
Observational studies can also be conducted in a covert or overt way. In the case of overt observation the researchers will reveal their identity to the group they are studying; in covert observation they will remain hidden.
Observational studies tend to produce qualitative rather than quantitative data. Although the studies may produce in-depth data, they can lack reliability and there may be difficulties in recording the observations.
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(a) In sociological research, what is meant by the following terms:
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GCE Ordinary Level
MARK SCHEME for the October/November 2009 question paper for the guidance of teachers
2251 SOCIOLOGY
2251/01
Paper 1, maximum raw mark 90
This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began, which would have considered the acceptability of alternative answers.
Mark schemes must be read in conjunction with the question papers and the report on the examination. •
CIE will not enter into discussions or correspondence in connection with these mark schemes.
CIE is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2009 question papers for most IGCSE,
GCE Advanced Level and Advanced Subsidiary Level syllabuses and some Ordinary Level syllabuses. Page 2
Mark Scheme: Teachers’ version
GCE O LEVEL – October/November 2009
Syllabus
2251
Paper
01
Section A: Research Methods
Observational research aims to gain a close and detailed understanding of a particular area of study, usually a small group, through the researcher studying the group in their natural environment. This form of study can be either participant or non-participant.
Observational studies can also be conducted in a covert or overt way. In the case of overt observation the researchers will reveal their identity to the group they are studying; in covert observation they will remain hidden.
Observational studies tend to produce qualitative rather than quantitative data. Although the studies may produce in-depth data, they can lack reliability and there may be difficulties in recording the observations.
1
(a) In sociological research, what is meant by the following terms:
(i)