Topic outline

  • AO1 Knowledge and understanding


    Cambridge International AS & A Level Psychology 9990 (for examination from 2024)
    Skills Exercises - AO1 Knowledge and understanding
  • Exercise 2: Understanding studies

    • Activity 3: Understanding design

    • Learners must be able to demonstrate their knowledge of the design of psychological studies.

      A procedure refers to the research method(s), sample size and demographics, sampling technique, procedure, technique for data collection.

      Choose one core study from an AS approach. Worksheet 5: Understanding design can be used or adapted to include different core studies from AS Level.

      Worksheets from each study can be used as a structured support for answering written questions about core study designs.

      Share Worksheet 5: Understanding design answers with learners to give an example of a core study design.