Item a: closed questionnaires and gender and subject choice the choice of gcse and a-level subjects is clearly linked to a gender bias according to sociolog females tend towards subjects such as english and humanities, whereas males tend towa mathematics and sciences. some sociologists would argue that closed questionnaires are an appropriate method for study this issue as they would provide highly reliable data and as they are quick to complete students be more willing to do so. however there are of course disadvantages such as the lack of validity issues of literacy that might influence a student's ability to complete the questionnaire. applying material from item a and your knowledge of research methods evaluate the strengths and limitations of closed questionnaires for the study of gender and subject choice. (20 marks)