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AQA GCSE Sociology Research Methods & Data Interpretation | 42-Page Workbook | Exam Practice

DESCRIPTION

42-page AQA GCSE Sociology workbook covering research methods, types of data and interpreting sociological evidence.

Designed for GCSE Sociology students aged 14–16, this PDF resource provides nine structured lessons combining clear explanations, visual diagrams, applied activities, model answers and exam practice.

Ideal for classroom teaching, independent revision, homework, catch-up lessons and assessment preparation.

KEY TOPICS

1. Types of Data
Primary and secondary data, quantitative and qualitative methods, positivism, interpretivism and sorting activities.

2. Surveys and Questionnaires
Open and closed questions, postal questionnaires, the census and 4-mark practice.

3. Structured Interviews
Interviewer effects, longitudinal studies, panel and cohort research, attrition and model answers.

4. Unstructured and Group Interviews
Semi-structured interviews, focus groups, method selection and applied examples.

5. Observation and Case Studies
Participant and non-participant observation, overt and covert methods, the Hawthorne effect and Ball (1981).

6. Official Statistics
ONS data, social construction, the dark figure of crime and secondary statistics.

7. Documents and Content Analysis
Personal documents, media sources, online evidence and a practical content analysis activity.

8. Interpreting Data
TAP-DEX chart-reading technique, line graphs, bar charts, pie charts, tables and identifying trends.

9. Exam Workshop
Common exam mistakes, choosing research methods, model responses and a 30-mark practice paper.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• 42-page PDF workbook
• Three supporting PNG images
• Nine structured lessons
• Colour-coded research methods
• Charts, diagrams and applied tasks
• Model 4-mark responses
• 30-mark practice paper
• Glossary, answers and teacher notes

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