GCSE Sociology [WJEC]- Sampling techniques.

This is a GCSE sociology lesson which focuses on sampling techniques. The lesson has a total of 12 slides and is designed to last a 90 minute lesson.

Included:

• Starter activity focuses on recapping the families and households unit. Key questions for students to answer- they are based on different difficulty lessons.
• Title page- encouraging students to think about what they think sampling means.
• Introduction to key terms such as: sampling frame, target population, samples. This includes key questions for students to have a go at.
• Whilst going through each of the sampling techniques, students have a worksheet to complete (attached as a separate document). The lesson also involves students having a small pack of Haribo each to test out some of the sampling methods. This task could be taken out if needed.
• Explanation of each sampling method: quote, random, stratified, systematic, snowballing and opportunities. Strengths and weaknesses also addressed. The power point explains what students should do with their pack of sweets when each technique is covered.
• Student task- which sampling method would be most effective? students to outline and explain which sampling method they would use to select their sample when investigating the following topics on the pp slide.
• Plenary involves answering some sort answer exam questions about methods. A 2 marker and 4 marker is provided so students can select which one they want to complete.