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GCSE Citizenship Studies · key term
The people or cases selected for an investigation from a larger group.
Used by AQA and Edexcel
Paper 1
Revise: Conducting Initial ResearchYour sample affects what you can find out. Asking only your friends may miss other experiences, so seek a suitable range of people affected by the issue. Keep a record of who was included without collecting unnecessary personal details.
Paper 2
The people selected to take part in research from the wider group being investigated.
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Your sample should include a suitable range of people affected by the issue, rather than only your friends. If you are investigating a school-wide issue, answers from one friendship group may overlook other year groups or experiences.
