Research Methods in Sociology

For use with papers 1 + 3 (AQA A-Level Sociology)
Designed as a 1 hour revision lesson.
It tests and recaps the students on:

• Qualitative v quantitative
• Interpretivists v positivists
• validity, reliability, objectivity, and representation
• advantages & disadvantages of primary & secondary data
  The next part of the lesson is student led: in pairs or small groups they are to assess strengths and limitations of each type of data.
  To consolidate their learning within this lesson there is a practice exam Q at the end of the PowerPoint: ‘Outline and explain two problems of using primary qualitative methods in sociological research. (10 marks)’ There is also a mark scheme included from AQA so there is the possibility of peer-assessment within this lesson.
  There is an optional homework activity included also which is a quiz which tests the students’ knowledge from this lesson.