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 4 Consistently evaluative 7-8 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
4
Consistently evaluative
7-8
Reasoned explanation of a wide range of evaluative points, including both strengths and weaknesses.
Explanations are credible, supported and clearly
related to the purpose of the research.
3
Mainly evaluative
5-6
Reasoned explanation of a range of evaluative
points.
Explanations are mostly supported, credible and
related to the purpose of the research.
2
Partly evaluative
3-4
A range of evaluative points that are mostly
descriptive with little explanation.
Explanations are partially supported and may lack
some credibility or partly related to the purpose of the research.
1
Limited evaluation
1-2
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 purpose of the research. 0
No creditable response
0
Indicative content
Candidates may identify the following strengths and weaknesses of the proposals.
Strengths:
Organised a short questionnaire – quick to complete.
Gave out the questionnaire when employees not working, so possibly quieter.
Good sample size.
Help given by student who was considerate of language problems.
Checked / compared results with online and face-to-face questionnaire.
Use of primary data / first-hand experience.
Weaknesses:
Only one business used, a family business.
Small sample taken – not explained how.
Wrote answers for one employee.
The student should have asked his / her mother about the questionnaire’s language first.
Using the break period may have been an inconvenience to employees / rush responses.
Questions may have been ‘leading’.
Other relevant response.
‘Some people still enjoy going to local shops.’
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
4
An appropriate and fully justified research design
7-8
Reasoned explanation of a wide range of methods
and evidence.
Explanations are credible and clearly related to
testing the claim / purpose of the research.
3
An appropriate and justified research design
5-6
Reasoned explanation of a range of methods and
evidence.
Explanations are credible and mostly related to
testing the claim / purpose of the research.
2
A partly justified research design
3-4
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
Limited research design
1-2
A limited range of methods and/or evidence without explanation; the research or topics are 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 of relevant experts.
Observation.
Review of secondary sources / literature / research / documents.
Internet and media search.
Questionnaires.
Surveys.
Case studies of people needing financial help.
Other relevant response.
Evidence:
Statistics / information on healthcare workers
Individual testimony or personal experience.
Material from pressure groups / charities / governments / international organisations concerned about healthcare and finance.
Primary and secondary research data and information.
Quantitative and qualitative research data and information.
Research reports.
Other relevant response.
Which argument is more convincing, Viran’s or Anesha’s?

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