Topic outline

  • AO1 Knowledge and understanding


    Cambridge International AS & A Level Psychology 9990 (for examination from 2024)
    Skills Exercises - AO1 Knowledge and understanding
  • Exercise 3: Methodological concepts

    • Activity 2: Understanding variables

    • Learners are expected to know the difference between different types of variables in the experimental method.

      They must be able to show knowledge of how to identify and explain each within the core studies, key studies and studies which they design themselves.

      The variables in Worksheet 7: Understanding variables can be used as a basis for understanding the different types of variables and how they are related.

      Use Worksheet 7: Understanding variables answers to lead a class discussion, asking learners to justify their true and false answers.