9990 Psychology AO2 Exercise 1 Activity 1

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  Cambridge International AS & A Level Psychology 9990 (for examination from 2024)

  Skills Exercises - AO2 Application
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  Exercise 1: Applying psychology to scenarios

  
  

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    Activity 1: Hypothesis writing

    
    

  • Select activity Learners are required to write and apply knowledge...

    Learners are required to write and apply knowledge of null hypotheses and alternative directional (one-tailed) and non-directional (two-tailed) hypotheses.

    It is important that they can distinguish between the different types of hypotheses as well as write their own, fully operationalised hypotheses for novel scenarios.

    Use Worksheet 1: Hypothesis writing to help learners practise differentiating between the types of hypothesis.

    Lead a feedback session using Worksheet 1: Hypothesis writing answers, to go through the answers making sure any misconceptions are addressed. 

    Ask learners to practise writing their own hypothesis using the stems provided as structured support.