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Research Methods
infoWhy this? Research methods show us how sociological knowledge is produced and how far evidence supports claims about society. Comparing research designs, data sources, and qualitative and quantitative approaches develops our ability to interpret findings and judge evidence, while recognising practical and ethical constraints.
scheduleWhy now? Building on earlier applications of research methods, this dedicated unit uses education and families as concrete contexts for examining research design and evidence in greater depth. It prepares us to evaluate measures of crime and evidence about social inequality in Year 11.
neurologyYou need to know
- Research design
- Qualitative and quantitative methods
- Different types of data
- Primary and secondary sources
- Interpretation of data
- Practical issues
- Ethical issues
rocket_launchYou must be able to
- Describe and explain the processes involved in research design: aims, hypotheses, pilot studies and sampling
- Describe and explain qualitative and quantitative methods
- Assess the strengths and weaknesses of different methods
- Assess the usefulness of mixed methods approach
- Assess the usefulness of different types of data, qualitative and quantitative data, official and non-official statistics
- Describe and explain primary and secondary sources of data
- Demonstrate the ability to interpret graphs, diagrams, charts and tables to distinguish patterns and trends
- Explain practical issues including time, cost and access
- Explain ethical issues are consent, confidentiality and harm to participants and how the issues can be addressed.
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