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Social Science

Meaning, scope and relevance of Social Science

Examines what Social Science studies, the scope of its inquiry and its relevance to understanding society, the environment, the economy and governance in everyday life.

Hard · Level 2 · 25 questions

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01Two schools have the same average examination score, but one has a much wider difference between its highest and lowest scores. What should a Social Science researcher conclude?

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02A researcher interviews only successful shops that have operated for ten years and concludes that opening a shop almost always leads to success. What is the main weakness of this conclusion?

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03The percentage of households using a community recycling service increases from 40% to 50%. Which statement correctly describes the change?

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04A district introduces an adult literacy programme in one village. Researchers want to estimate its effect by comparing participants with people in another village. Which condition would make the comparison more meaningful?

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05An archive contains detailed records of wealthy landowners but almost no records of landless agricultural workers. Which interpretation is most appropriate?

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06Residents are asked whether they have ever broken a neighbourhood rule, while local officials stand beside the interviewer. Why might the answers be unreliable?

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07A census attempts to count every resident, but some households are unintentionally missed. What is the likely consequence?

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08A researcher combines education, healthcare and housing indicators into one community development index. Why should the researcher explain how much importance is given to each indicator?

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09A researcher asks families to remember every small purchase they made during the previous twelve months. What problem is especially likely?

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10Employment in a tourist town is much higher in December than in June. Why would comparing December employment across several years be useful?

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11Recorded complaints about street harassment rise after a new confidential reporting system is introduced. What should researchers consider before concluding that incidents have increased?

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12A town improves its public transport, attracting more residents to nearby areas. Their arrival increases demand for additional transport services. What does this illustrate?

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13A researcher explains why a village's population declined during the previous decade. Why does this explanation alone not guarantee an accurate prediction for the next decade?

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14A photograph circulating online is claimed to show a protest from fifty years ago, but its original source is unknown. What is the most appropriate first step for historical investigation?

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15A region's total income increases, but most of the additional income goes to a small group of households. Which conclusion is best supported?

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16A district's recorded population rises sharply after several nearby villages are officially added to its boundary. Why should researchers consider the boundary change?

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17A researcher observes that ice cream sales and swimming-pool visits both increase during hot months. Why would it be unreasonable to conclude that buying ice cream directly causes people to visit pools?

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18Information about a training programme spreads rapidly among members of one community organisation but reaches few residents outside it. Which explanation best reflects the role of social networks?

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19Residents help researchers mark frequently flooded lanes and important community facilities on a neighbourhood map. What is the main advantage of this participatory method?

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20A local authority reduces the price paid by eligible households for an essential service through a subsidy. Which question is most important for evaluating who actually benefits?

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21Village A has 200 library books for 100 residents, while Village B has 300 books for 300 residents. Which comparison correctly accounts for population size?

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22A town continues to grow around an old railway junction even after new roads are constructed elsewhere. Which explanation best shows the importance of historical development?

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23A factory provides employment but releases pollution that increases cleaning costs for nearby households. Which interpretation best captures the wider economic effects?

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24A researcher finds that most students in one school prefer studying in the morning. Why should this finding not be treated as a universal rule for all students?

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25Two communities both receive improved street lighting, but residents of one remain dissatisfied because nearby areas have much better facilities. Which explanation best reflects their dissatisfaction?

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