1. Immediate activity, no notes, no discussion, no text books
Match the description, advantages and disadvantages to the type of sampling

2. Exam question
Outline two sampling techniques used by sociologists when they wish to create a representative sample ( 4 marks)

3. Can we always get a representative sample?

4. What other reasons are there for not obtaining a representative sample?
The social characteristics of the research population may not be known
It may not be possible to create a sampling frame for that particular research population
Potential respondents may refuse to participate making the sample less representative.

5. Exam question
Outline two reasons why it may not be possible for sociologists to create a representative sample. (4 marks)

6. Education as a research context
List all the reasons why conducting research in a primary school might be difficult.
Consider practical, ethical and theoretical issues

7. Complete the getting started activity on page 100
An important things to think about when conducting research with children
Vulnerability and ethical issues
Power and status
Understanding
Laws and guidelines
Complete the getting started activity on page 100