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Research Methods -AQA psychology A2 level Questions & 100% Verified Answers | Latest Update | Already Graded A+
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Empirical methods 
A method of gaining knowledge which relies on direct observation or testing. 
Independent variable 
A variable that is directly manipulated by the experimenter. 
Dependent variable 
A measurable outcome of the action of the independent variable in an 
experiment. 
Replicability 
If findings from a study are true it is possible to obtain the same findings if the 
study is repeated. 
Falsification 
The attempt to prove something wrong. 
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Peer review 
the practice used by aca...
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PSYCH 101 Psychological Science 6th Edition Gazzaniga Test Bank
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PSYCH 101 Psychological Science 6th Edition Gazzaniga Test Bank 
 
 
	 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CHAPTER 1: 
 
The Science of Psychology 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 
 
 
 
1.A	What Is Psychological Science? 
1.	Define psychological science. 
2.	Define critical thinking, and describe what it means to be a critical thinker. 
3.	Identify major biases in thinking, and explain why these biases result in faulty thinking. 
1.B	What Are the Scientific Foundatio...
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Research Methods - AQA psychology A2 level Exam Questions and Answers 2024
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Research Methods - AQA psychology A2 level 
Exam Questions and Answers 2024 
Empirical methods - Answer-A method of gaining knowledge which relies on direct 
observation or testing. 
Independent variable - Answer-A variable that is directly manipulated by the 
experimenter. 
Dependent variable - Answer-A measurable outcome of the action of the independent 
variable in an experiment. 
Replicability - Answer-If findings from a study are true it is possible to obtain the same 
findings if the study...
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Teaching Listening & Speaking: Test 1 Speaking Verified A+
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Teaching Listening & Speaking: Test 1 Speaking 
 
The indirect approach to teaching speaking - the justification for a task-based approach to the teaching of conversation comes from second language acquisition (SLA) research. SLA researchers (e.g., Hatch 1978) have argued that learners acquire language through conversation. In using conversation to interact with others, learners gradually acquire the competence that underlies the ability to use language. Hatch (1978: 404) puts the position this ...
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Psychological Science 6th Edition Gazzaniga Test Bank
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Psychological Science 6th Edition Gazzaniga Test Bank 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CHAPTER 1 
 
The Science of Psychology 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 
 
 
1.A	What Is Psychological Science? 
1.	Define psychological science. 
2.	Define critical thinking, and describe what it means to be a critical thinker. 
3.	Identify major biases in thinking, and explain why these biases result in faulty thinking. 
1.B	What Are the Scientific Foundations of Psychology? 
1.	Trace the development...
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Research Methods - AQA psychology A2 level Exam Questions & Answers
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Empirical methods - ANSWER -A method of gaining knowledge which relies on direct observation or testing. 
 
Independent variable - ANSWER -A variable that is directly manipulated by the experimenter. 
 
Dependent variable - ANSWER -A measurable outcome of the action of the independent variable in an experiment. 
 
Replicability - ANSWER -If findings from a study are true it is possible to obtain the same findings if the study is repeated. 
 
Falsification - ANSWER -The attempt to prove something...
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Research Methods - AQA psychology A2 level (2024/2025) Already Graded A+
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Research Methods - AQA psychology A2 
level (2024/2025) Already Graded A+ 
Empirical methods - Answer ️️ -A method of gaining knowledge which relies on direct 
observation or testing. 
Independent variable - Answer ️️ -A variable that is directly manipulated by the experimenter. 
Dependent variable - Answer ️️ -A measurable outcome of the action of the independent 
variable in an experiment. 
Replicability - Answer ️️ -If findings from a study are true it is possible to obtain th...
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Psychology AQA A level: Research Methods A2 summary sheet
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This 12 page document includes everything you need to know for year 2 of research methods in psychology! 
 
This document is all I used to revise A2 research methods. The explanations are simple but detailed. 
What's inside: 
- Features of science: paradigm/paradigm shifts, theory construction, falsifiability, replicability, objectivity, empirical method. 
- Reporting psychological investigations: Abstract, introduction, method, results, discussion, referencing 
- Inferential statistics: le...
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A-Levels Psychology chapter 1 notes (Research methods)
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Complete Study notes summary on Cambridge A-Levels Psychology chapter 1: Research Methods. 
This includes content such as: - Experiment types & conditions - Experimental design - Ethics - Types of validity - Types of reliability - Observation - Sampling Technique - Data etc. 
 
Personally found this super helpful for my exams, and I got A* for A2 Psychology.
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Pearson Edexcel - A2 Psychology Methodology Questions Well Answered
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Pearson Edexcel - A2 Psychology Methodology 
 
Triangulation - Answer-Using different methods and different sources to gather various information on a situation/group in order to check for reliability and validity- backing up data for case study. 
 
More use in qualitative research/ case studies. Often have such a small sample, data needs to be proofed on whether its worthwhile and checking objectivity. 
 
Grounded Theory - Answer-Developing a theory from research evidence (normally with qualita...
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