AQA GCSE Sociology 8192 | Sociological Research Methods | 49-Page Workbook & Exam Practice

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AQA GCSE Sociology 8192 | Sociological Research Methods | 49-Page Workbook & Exam Practice

Description

A comprehensive 49-page AQA GCSE Sociology (8192) Research Methods Workbook covering Section 3.7: Sociological Research Methods.

Designed for Years 10–11, this resource includes 8 structured lessons, model answers, practical research activities and exam-style questions.

The 8 lessons cover:

1. Aims and Hypotheses – planning sociological research and developing research questions.
2. Choosing Research Methods – practical, ethical and theoretical (PET) factors, positivism, interpretivism and triangulation.
3. Sampling Methods – random, systematic, stratified, snowball, quota and purposive sampling.
4. Pilot Studies – identifying and correcting questionnaire design problems.
5. Collecting and Analysing Data – primary and secondary sources, qualitative and quantitative data, graphs and interpretation.
6. Evaluating Research – validity, reliability, representativeness and peer review.
7. Research Ethics – informed consent, confidentiality, avoiding harm and ethical decision-making.
8. Exam Workshop – applying methods to source-based questions and designing investigations.

What’s included:

• 49-page student workbook
• 8 structured lessons
• 7 model answers
• Guided practice after each model
• Research diagrams and sampling calculations
• Practical activities and exam scaffolds
• Knowledge organiser and glossary
• 30-mark practice paper
• Full answers and marking guidance
• Teacher notes and study support

Ideal for AQA GCSE Sociology, Years 10–11, classroom teaching, revision, homework, intervention and exam preparation.

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