1. Experiments MiC question

2. Questionnaires –

3. Objectives  Know and be able to evaluate the practical, ethical and theoretical strengths and limitations of questionnaires  Know the main types of sampling procedures used in surveys  Understand the usefulness of questionnaires  Be able to apply your understanding of questionnaires to the study of crime & deviance

4. Practical issues in using questionnaires  An easy tasks to get you started!  In pairs organise your cards into strengths & weaknesses  Copy onto your table

15. Theoretical issues What theoretical issues must we consider when evaluating the use of questionnaires?  Positivist Vs Interpretivist  Reliability  Validity  Representativeness

16. Theoretical issues in using questionnaires Bruce – Positivist Penelope – Interpretivist Note down 3 key beliefs they have Which would favour the use of questionnaires? Why?

17. Sampling  Read through box 3.3 you sampling grid  Sampling blockbusters – in teams

18. Advantages & Disadvantages  Complete your for table using pages 175-176  Theoretical & ethical issues  Note – this is a useful way to revise for any of the research methods and plan your answer for an essay THIS COULD BE THE TOPIC FOR YOUR 33 MARK QUESTION

19. Advantages & Disadvantages  Note – this is a useful way to revise for any of the research methods and plan your answer for an essay THIS COULD BE THE TOPIC FOR YOUR 33 MARK QUESTION ‘Evaluate the advantages & disadvantages of using questionnaires in sociological research’

20. Using questionnaire to research crime & deviance  In groups think of why questionnaires would be a good/ bad method to use when researching crime & deviance

21. Methods in Context  Read through the question & the examiners advice HOMEWORK Read through your handout and prepare to answer this question next Monday without notes under timed conditions – You will Have 20 minutes

22. Splat  Key terminology from this lesson