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33. Why is an interview with a specialist sometimes more useful than surveying students?
Experts understand the issue in depth.
34. Why must you explain why your method helps?
Because Q2(b) marks you for justification.
35. How can observation support a claim?
You can directly see behaviours or actions taking place.
36. How can testimony be unreliable?
People may exaggerate or misremember.
37. Why is secondary research important even if you plan to do primary research?
It prevents repeating work and gives background.
38. If evidence strongly supports a claim, what should you say?
The claim is supported because the evidence matches it.
39. If evidence conflicts with the claim, what should you conclude?
The claim is weakened or false.
40. What makes a full Q2(b) answer strong?
Clear steps, good methods, justification, relevant evidence, explanation of how it tests the claim.
