9990 Psychology AO3 Exercise 1 Activity 3

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

  Skills Exercises - AO3 Analysis and evaluation
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  Exercise 1: Evaluating research

  
  

  • Select activity Activity 3: Research method

    Activity 3: Research method

    
    

  • Select activity Learners must understand the different features of...

    Learners must understand the different features of each research method used in psychology and how each contributes to the reliability, validity and generalisability of a study’s findings.

    Each research method in psychology has its own advantages and disadvantages. 

    When choosing a suitable method to meet a study’s aims, researchers (and learners) will have to balance practical and ethical considerations.

    Using Worksheet 3: Research Method, learners develop the skills of evaluating an observational study which has already been planned by a learner.

    Learners complete the worksheet and then peer assess how effectively they have linked their own evaluation to the planned study by highlighting or underlining the context.

    Use Worksheet 3: Research method answers and lead a class discussion, addressing any misconceptions.