AQA A Level Sociology Research Methods Content Booklet

This comprehensive booklet is designed to support students across the full ability range—from those needing extra help with an understanding of the concepts to those aiming for top grades, including an A*. It is carefully structured around each section of the AQA Sociology specification, making it easier for students to identify what they need to know and how they will be assessed.

Topics Covered:

• the distinction between primary and secondary data, and between quantitative and qualitative data
• research design sources of data, including questionnaires, interviews, participant and non-participant observation, experiments, documents and official statistics
• the theoretical, practical and ethical considerations influencing choice of topic, choice of method(s) and the conduct of research

This resource is fully aligned with the AQA specification and teaching guide, and it incorporates sources from AQA’s recommended contemporary reading list to ensure relevance and academic rigour. Of the students who used this booklet, 86% achieved grades A–B, with a 100% overall pass rate.