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This specification requires students to:

draw on information and evidence from different sources and demonstrate the ability to synthesise them
analyse and evaluate different research methods used in sociological investigations and assess, critically, the appropriateness of their use
analyse and evaluate information and evidence presented in different written, visual and numerical forms
apply their understanding to explore and debate the current sociological issues outlined in each of the topic areas
use sociological theories and evidence to compare and contrast social issues, construct reasoned arguments and debates, make substantiated judgements and draw conclusions
draw connections between the different topic areas studied.