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What are the social classes of pupils?
Working Class
Middle Class
What are the genders of pupils?
Male
Female
What are the ethnic groups of pupils?
Chinese
Indian
Pakistani
Black-Caribbean
Black-African
White
What are the practical issues with researching pupils?
Access- How are you going to get access to pupils?
Relationships- How might students perceive the researcher?
Time- How long will it take to complete the research?
Sample size- How many students will you need?
What are the ethical issues with researching pupils?
Social sensitivity- What issues might be distressing for students?
Protection from harm- What methods might place students in psychological or physical harm?
Deception- What methods might create false relationships between pupils and researchers
Anonymity/confidentiality- How are you going to ensure pupils’ details remain safe?
What are the theoretical issues with researching pupils?
Validity- How do you know students’ reactions are accurate?
Reliability- Are pupils’ actions likely to be repeated by others?
Value- How might the sociologist’s values influence their interactions with pupils?
Representativeness- With a diverse range of pupils are you likely to gain a representative sample?
What methods should be used when researching pupils?
Unstructured Interviews- Establishing a rapport and probing deeper
Covert Observations- Seeing pupils’ reactions and behaviours first-hand
Questionnaires- Gaining a large sample of student opinions
Official Statistics- Analysing trends in achievement