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This Quantitative Data bundle within the Theory and Methods component of A Level Sociology (AQA 7192/1 and 7192/3) provides students with a detailed and exam-ready understanding of the numerical research methods used in sociological investigation. The PDF summary covers key quantitative methods including social surveys, structured interviews, questionnaires, official statistics, and content analysis, explaining how these tools are used to gather large-scale, measurable data.

The resource explores key methodological concepts such as reliability, representativeness, validity, generalisability, and operationalisation, while comparing the strengths and limitations of quantitative approaches. The bundle also introduces Positivist methodology and contrasts it with Interpretivist approaches, helping students evaluate the theoretical foundations of quantitative research.

The PowerPoint presentation breaks down each method with clear visuals, key terminology, real-life research examples (e.g. Census data, British Social Attitudes Survey), and side-by-side comparisons with qualitative methods. It also includes application tips for Paper 1’s Methods in Context questions and evaluation techniques for Paper 3.

To reinforce understanding and exam skills, the bundle includes connectives worksheets and skills-based activities such as method-evaluation grids, reliability vs validity matching tasks, and structured application scenarios.

Altogether, this bundle equips students with the essential knowledge, terminology, and critical evaluation skills needed to confidently tackle quantitative research questions across both Paper 1 and Paper 3—making it a core resource for success in A Level Sociology.