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, supported and clearly
related to the purpose of the research.
5–6 3
Mainly evaluative
Explanation of a range of evaluative points.
Explanations are mostly supported, credible and
related to the purpose of the research.
3–4 2
Partly evaluative
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.
1–2 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 purpose of the research.
0
No creditable response
0 Indicative content
Candidates may identify the following strengths and weaknesses of the research.
Strengths:
Research question is clear and enables the research to be
relevant/focused/on track.
Large sample that is likely to be representative and so valid/accurate.
Method is relevant to the research question – questionnaires will produce data that could fulfil the aim of finding out about motivation/hard work.
Data is qualitative and can be analysed to show impact of cooperative structure on levels of work.
Clear outcome described that answers the research question directly.
Valid evidence as drawn directly from questionnaire responses with cooperative workers.
Wide range of information/data is likely to be reliable and representative.
Ethical as permission from management was given.
Reasonably up to date so both relevant and timely as the situation is likely not have changed.
Other relevant response.
Weaknesses:
Questions are not known and may be unclear or leading.
Researcher bias / error in the interpretation of responses.
People may not answer honestly due to manager supervision so data may not be valid or reliable.
Managers may edit the questionnaire responses.
Managers may have vested interest/bias that may influence the research results.
Researcher is unknown/not cited fully, therefore expertise/ability to know uncertain and may be unreliable.
Only one type of evidence gathered so lack of verification.
Other relevant response.
‘Sharing profits makes people work harder.’
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
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 of relevant experts in worker behaviour/management and leadership, e.g. business consultants, managers and business leaders.
Interviews with workers about their views/attitude to work in a range of organisations.
Review of secondary sources/literature/research/documents about worker motivation and commitment in cooperatives and other structures.
Internet and media search on cooperatives and motivation.
Questionnaires and surveys of workers about their working life.
Case studies of cooperatives.
Other relevant response.
Evidence:
Statistics/information on cooperative profits, output levels, business success and survival.
Individual testimony or personal experience.
Documentary material from pressure groups/charities/governments/ international organisations focused on work and cooperatives.
Primary and secondary research data and information.
Quantitative and qualitative research data and information.
Research reports from relevant organisations with expertise and ability to know about cooperatives.
Other relevant response.
Which argument is more convincing, Carl’s or Luna’s?

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