Theory & Methods
These sociology flashcards cover important research methods used in sociology, including field and laboratory experiments, along with their strengths and limitations. They also explain different sampling methods and provide an introduction to key sociological approaches such as positivism and interpretivism. In addition, the flashcards outline the basic ideas of major sociological theories, including Functionalism, Marxism, and Feminism, helping students understand different perspectives on how society works and how sociologists study social behaviour.
Written for
- Study Level
- A/AS Level
- Publisher
- AQA
- Subject
- Sociology
- Course
- Unit 2 SCLY2 - Education with Research Methods; Health with Research Methods
Document information
- Uploaded on
- May 19, 2026
- Number of pages
- 26
- Written in
- 2025/2026
- Type
- Class notes
- Professor(s)
- Unknown
- Contains
- All classes
Subjects
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functionalism
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marxism
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feminism
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research methods
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field experiments
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lab experiment
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positivism
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interpretivism
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sampling
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strengths and limitations
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advantages and disadvantages