Education with Research Methods contains the key information for these AS Unit 2 topics with examiners' notes & essential notes to help students succeed in the exam. An exam section contains two sample papers with answers at A & C grades & detailed comments from AQA examiners on how to move up from a lower grade & secure a higher one. AQA AS Unit 2 Education with Research Methods contains all the key information for these Unit 2 topics. The revision content & exam practice sections are matched to the AQA 2008 specifications & include: * The role & purpose of education * Differential educational achievement * Relationships & processes within schools * The significance of educational policies * Quantitative & qualitative methods of research * Sources of data * Primary & secondary data * Quantitative & qualitative data * Sociological methods * Theoretical practical & ethical considerations * Exam practice section with sample papers & answers * Glossary of key terms * Index