NZQA registered unit standard
Title Evaluate sociological theories
8991 version 3
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Level
Purpose
3 Credits 5
People credited with this unit standard are able to evaluate sociological theories.
Classification
Available grade
Social Science Studies > Sociology
Achieved, Merit, and Excellence
Criteria for Merit Evaluate sociological theories in detail.
Criteria for Excellence Comprehensively evaluate sociological theories.
Explanatory notes
1 Sociology is the rigorous and methodical study of society. Sociologists investigate the structure of groups, organisations, and societies, and how people interact in these contexts.
2 This unit standard can be awarded with an Achieved , Merit , or Excellence grade as specified below.
Evaluate sociological theories means to form a critical opinion, based on reason and evidence, of the usefulness of at least two sociological theories. The evaluation will explain the key concepts of the theories; explain how the theories are applied to an aspect(s) of society; and identify strengths and weaknesses of the theories.
Evaluate sociological theories in detail means to: analyse and compare the theories in detail; apply the theories to an aspect(s) of society; and evaluate the theories in terms of their relative strengths and weaknesses.
Comprehensively evaluate sociological theories means to present a coherent, perceptive analysis, comparison and evaluation of the theories which are applied to an aspect(s) of society.
3 Definition
A sociological theory is a body of ideas that attempts to explain the structure of groups, organisations, and societies, and how people interact in these contexts.
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SSB Code 130301
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4 Assessment support material related to this unit standard can be found at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/providers-partners/assessment-andmoderation/assessment-of-standards/assessment-support-material/ .
Outcome 1
Evaluate sociological theories.
Range at least two theories are required.
Evidence requirements
1.1 Sociological theories are evaluated in terms of their key concepts, their strengths and weaknesses, and their application to an aspect(s) of society.
Range same aspect(s) for each theory.
Planned review date 31 December 2018
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process Version Date Last Date for Assessment
Registration
Revision
1
2
6 December 1996
7 July 1999
31 December 2015
31 December 2015
Review 3 22 August 2014 N/A
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NZQA National Qualifications Services
SSB Code 130301
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New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2020

NZQA registered unit standard 8991 version 3
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NZQA National Qualifications Services
SSB Code 130301
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New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2020