2(a) Explain the strengths and weaknesses of the research outlined in Source 3. Main Annotations Table C Use this table to give marks for each candidate response. Evaluate research into current global issues (AO1) Level Description 7–8 4 Consistently evaluative Reasoned explanation of a wide range…

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2(a)[8]
Explain the strengths and weaknesses of the research outlined in Source 3.
Main Annotations
Table C
Use this table to give marks for each candidate response.
Evaluate research into current global issues (AO1) Level
Description
7–8 4
Consistently evaluative
Reasoned explanation of a wide range of evaluative points, including both strengths and weaknesses.
Explanations are credible and clearly related to the
research.
5–6 3
Mainly evaluative
Reasoned explanation of a range of evaluative points.
Explanations are mostly credible and related to the
research.
3–4 2
Partly evaluative
A range of evaluative points that are mostly
descriptive with little explanation.
Explanations may lack some credibility and are
implicitly related to the research.
1–2 1
Limited evaluation
A limited range of evaluative points without
explanation; the research or topic in the source is only described.
Evaluative points are asserted and/or not credible
and/or not related to the research.
0
No creditable response
0 Indicative content
Candidates may identify the following strengths and weaknesses of the research.
Strengths:
Clear, focused research question that guides the research and keeps it on track
Questionnaire/survey method is relevant to the research question and will gather appropriate evidence (primary)
Data gathered is measurable and can be analysed to answer the question factually/statistically in a systematic way
Clear outcome that makes the answer to the research question clear
Potentially a large sample that will give more representative data that is accurate
Random sampling reduces bias
Other relevant response.
Weaknesses:
Small sample in practice due to low response rate may make data less accurate and biased
Unrepresentative sample as just one protest march in one city and one country therefore data may not be valid/reliable
Protest march environment may cause distraction/bias that makes results inaccurate
Researcher may be in danger and not safe – breaches ethical guidelines.
Some leading questions that may make responses skewed/biased
Inadequate citation/referencing of research that makes
checking/verification difficult
Other relevant response
‘Marches are often reported on national news channels.’
2(b)[8]
Explain how this claim could be tested. You should consider the research methods and evidence that could be used.
Main Annotations
Table D
Use this table to give marks for each candidate response.
Design research into current global issues (AO1) Level
Description
7–8 4
An appropriate and fully justified research design
Reasoned explanation of a wide range of methods
and evidence.
Explanations are credible and clearly related to testing the claim/purpose of the research.
5–6 3
An appropriate and justified research design
Reasoned explanation of a range of methods and
evidence.
Explanations are credible and mostly related to testing the claim/purpose of the research.
3–4 2
A partly justified research design
A range of methods and/or evidence that are mostly descriptive with little explanation.
Explanations may lack some credibility and/or are
partly related to testing the claim/purpose of the
research.
1–2 1
Limited research design
A limited range of methods and/or evidence without explanation; the research or topics is only described.
Methods and evidence are not credible and/or not
related to testing the claim/purpose of the research. 0
No creditable response
0 Indicative content
Candidates may discuss the following ways to test the claim stated in Source 3.
Methods:
Interviews with experts that have ability to know/relevant information about the issue
Interviews with protestors who have direct experience of the issue and provide personal testimony/first hand data
Observation of different protests or action groups to gather first-hand evidence in the field
Review of relevant secondary sources / literature / research / documents to provide background information/context
Internet and media search to provide background information/context
Questionnaires and surveys to gather quantitative data from a large representative sample
Case studies of people or different types of school to provide in- depth/detailed information
Other relevant response
Evidence:
Statistics/information on the impact of protests on news content.
Individual testimony or personal experience.
Material from pressure groups / charities / governments / international organisations concerned about food supply.
Primary and secondary research data and information.
Quantitative and qualitative research data and information.
Research reports.
Expert testimony.
Other relevant response.
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