Education with Research Methods contains the key information for these AS Unit 2 topics, with examiners' notes and essential notes to help students succeed in the exam. An exam section contains two sample papers with answers at A and C grades and detailed comments from AQA examiners on how to move up from a lower grade and 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 and exam practice sections are matched to the AQA 2008 specifications and include: #x2B22; The role and purpose of education #x2B22; Differential educational achievement #x2B22; Relationships and processes within schools #x2B22; The significance of educational policies #x2B22; Quantitative and qualitative methods of research #x2B22; Sources of data #x2B22; Primary and secondary data #x2B22; Quantitative and qualitative data #x2B22; Sociological methods #x2B22; Theoretical, practical and ethical considerations #x2B22; Exam practice section with sample papers and answers #x2B22; Glossary of key terms #x2B22; Index.