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Theory & Methods (AQA A Level Sociology)

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Sociological Methods & Research Design

  1. Types of Data
  2. Practical & Ethical Factors Influencing Choice of Methods
  3. Theoretical Factors Influencing Choice of Methods
  4. Research Design
  5. Stages in Research Design
  6. Sampling Techniques

Primary Sources of Data: Quantitative Methods

  1. Experiments
  2. Questionnaires
  3. Formal Interviews
  4. Longitudinal studies

Primary Sources of Data: Qualitative Methods

  1. Informal Interviews
  2. Observations

Secondary Sources of Data: Quantitative Methods

  1. Official Statistics

Secondary Sources of Data: Qualitative Methods

  1. Documents
AQA A Level Sociology Past Papers