The Research Process and Design
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The Research Process and Design

Understanding how sociologists select topics, formulate hypotheses, and operationalise concepts.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsAQA AS Sociology 3.1.1.3 (The theoretical, practical and ethical considerations)OCR Sociology H180/02 (The research process)

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Understanding how sociologists select topics, formulate hypotheses, and operationalise concepts.

Key Questions

  1. What factors influence a sociologist's choice of research topic?
  2. How do researchers ensure their sample is representative?
  3. What is the difference between reliability and validity?

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