great resource for revision or lessons - these are quick, concise but understandable notes covers all research methods content - WITHOUT CONTEXT!! topics: Types of data that sociologists use Practical issues Ethical issues Theoretical issues Research process Experiments Questionnaires Interviews Observations Official statistics Documents and content analysis downloaded as a microsoft ppt - with animations AQA A-level/AS level

A full unit of work desgined to introduce KS5 students to A-Level Research Methods for the first time. This is a series of 7 lessons, including all relevant spec points for both AQA A-Level Sociology. These lessons are inspired by recent pedagogy, including the Rosenshine Principles and TLAC techniques. These resources have been praised and approved by experienced Sociology examiners. My resources include: Do now style quizzes with answers Video quizzes with answers Mini-Whiteboard style activities Relevant and up to date news article reference Exam focused extended writing Well structured discussion prompts Homework/Independant study recommendations

This editable 32 page workbook is perfect for independent study or guiding students throughout the lesson, for experienced and new teachers alike. On Page 2-3 is the specification, with three faces so they can RAG rate their understanding throughout the topic. It also has a column they can tick to indicate that they have revised each area. On Pages 4-6 is a glossary which could be used as revision or in lesson as a key terms test. On each page there is space for students to complete information or activities to demonstrate their understanding and completion of the topic. When printing, I would recommend converting the PowerPoint to PDF as this may cause some formatting issues with some printers.

Made for AQAPsychology A-level but could be easily adapted for other boards. This is a presentation I work through with my students while they are revising research methods - it includes over 60 slides (some with content and some with indications of a task to complete). I usually teach short sections of research methods and then get them to complete the activities in the corresponding booklet. This took me 3-4 lessons of 90 minutes each to complete it all but some could be set for homework. This includes a sample essay on designing research and a summary table for features of science which are areas students often struggle with. The corresponding booklet can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/research-methods-revision-booklet-of-activities-28-pages-aqa-psychology-11623089?theme=0

Designed for AQA but could be used for other boards. This is a booklet of activities the students work through for revision on research methods. I have included answers for the statistics section of the booklet. Includes: Hypotheses Variables Ethics Sampling methods Research methods Validity Reliability Statistics Data Distributions Features of Science I have included a PDF version and a word version. The word version doesn’t always keep all its formatting when it is opened on different laptops so I would stick with the pdf version. This was designed to work with a teacher presentation that can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/revision-for-research-methods-teacher-presentation-aqa-psychology-could-be-used-for-other-boards-11623128

A powerpoint which details the different types of research that can be undertaken (primary, secondary, qualitative and quantitative) with a focus on media studies level 2 BTEC.

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.

The third and final booklet covering the research methods topic.

A power point for AS Research methods Data Analysis

This is a work/information booklet for Research Methods following the 2015 Psychology AQA specification. It consists of mathematical skills and sign test. Specific to AS level only. Hope it's useful :)

A full lesson (1 hr 30-2 hrs) on Types of Observations for AQA Psychology. This includes: -A powerpoint which outlines types of observations, evaluation of observations, sampling procedures, behavioural categories and inter-rater reliability. -A summary table -Activities on observations -Exam Questions on Observations -Ideas for designing their own observation

This is a GCSE sociology lesson, which focuses on interviews. This is designed to last a 90 minute lesson and there is a total of 14 slides on the power point. There is a worksheet to go along with the lesson (home learning purposes). Included: -Starter activity. This is a retrieval practice activity which recaps the families and households unit. -Recap of last lesson- requires students to have a basic understanding of the difference between primary and secondary data. -Introduction to interviews. What are they? the different types of interviews used by sociologists. -Explanation of structured interviews. -Explanation of unstructured interviews. Links to Dobash and Dobash, along with Feminism. Students to read the reading (provided on a separate worksheet) and answer the questions on the slide. -Explanation of semi-structured interviews. Students to answer questions. -Explanation of focus groups. Students are encouraged to think about why and when these may be useful. -Student task. Students are given four scenarios, their task is to decide which type of interview would be best and why. Example provided on the power point. -Strengths and weaknesses of using interviews in sociological research. -Student task. They are given four scenarios, they need to answer the key questions on the pp for each scenario. Links to interviewer bias and social desirability. -Plenary. Students are given 9 different statements, their task is to identify whether which interview the statement is referring to. Provided on a separate worksheet.

This is a comprehensive learning pack which includes all GCSE specification content, activities and assessments for the Edexcel syllabus all in one place. This an be used either as a standalone learning pack or as a ‘flipped learning’ tool to be used in conjunction with normal lessons. Check out my ‘We Like Psych’ YouTube channel, as well as my website at welikepsych.com for more resources and free online self-assessments

A 17-page colour A4 workbook designed for the Sociological Research Methods component of the AQA GCSE Sociology course. The work book features tasks that ask students to generate hypotheses and then plan four separate sociological studies: outlining their methods, sampling, secondary sources and justifications for their choices. It also includes a PLC for this section of the course. This workbook is an ideal homework for students to get on with whilst covering the Research Methods unit. It is relevant to any GCSE Sociology teacher. It can also be used as the focal point of lessons. Check out our 10-lesson unit for this section f the course! :)

This is a blank workbook for students to complete covering the whole of the Research Methods topic, including the mathematical elements. It has been created for the AQA Psychology A-Level Specification. The page numbers throughout refer to the Illuminate textbooks, Year 1 and Year 2. Here is a list of the contents: Features of a Science The scientific report The peer review process The implications of psychological research for the economy Reliability Validity Ethics Aims and Hypotheses Self Report: Interviews and questionnaires Sampling methods Variables Operationalisation Experiments Experimental design Descriptive Statistics 1: Measures of Central Tendency Quantitative and qualitative data Observations Pilot Studies Primary and secondary sources of data Meta-analysis Content analysis Case studies Graphs Correlations Descriptive Statistics 2: Measures of Dispersion Levels of Measurement Inferential Statistics 1: Probability and Statistical Significance Inferential Statistics 2: Type 1 and Type 2 errors Inferential Statistics 3: The Sign Test Inferential Statistics 4: Parametric and Non-Parametric Tests (includes, Spearman’s Rank, Mann-Whitney U, Wilcoxon, Chi-squared, t-tests (related and unrelated), Pearson’s R) This workbook is in PDF form - I will upload an editable Word version at a later date. I will also be uploading a completed workbook with the answers, which may be useful for non-specialists/ general time-saving! It is 47 pages long. This could be used as a self-study/ homework task to accompany taught lessons. I will be teaching Research Methods alongside the other Year 12 topics this year, and so this is something students will be required to complete throughout the year. I would welcome feedback on my resources so I can continue to make improvements! Please note: This workbook contains a limited amount of content in relation to statistics which I have adapted to be suitable for AQA from https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/nfminaker where it was shared on a Creative Commons ‘Sharealike’ basis.

This has been produced for unit 1 of the BTEC First Level 1/2 in Creative Media Production. It covers primary and secondary research methods and there is an activity for students to complete using both primary and secondary research.