3/24/25, 7:48 AQA A Level Psychology: Research Methods Flashcards |
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AQA A LEVEL PSYCHOLOGY: RESEARCH METHODS EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED
Practice questions for this set
Learn 1/7 Study using Learn
High control over extraneous variables so researcher can ensure that any effect on the
DV is likely because of the manipulation of the IV.
Select the correct term
1Strengths of open questions 2Limitations of field experiments
3Strengths of lab experiments 4Strengths of field studies
Don't know?
Terms in this set (47)
A self-contained, clear and concise
summary of the research including the
Abstract
aim, hypothesis, method/procedure,
results and conclusions.
1/
5
, 3/24/25, 7:48 AQA A Level Psychology: Research Methods Flashcards |
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Why a psychologist may choose to use When the findings of previous research suggest a particular outcome.
a directional hypothesis.
High control over extraneous variables so researcher can ensure that
Strengths of lab experiments
any effect on the DV is likely because of the manipulation of the IV.
May lack generalisability and external validity. may be artificial and not
imitations of lab studies
reflect everyday life.
strengths of field studies Higher mundane realism than lab studies as the environment is more natural.
Reduced control over extraneous variables due to increased realism so precise
limitations of field experiments replication may not be possible. Ethical issues arise when Ps are unaware that
they're being studies.
Provide opportunities for research that may not have otherwise be
strengths of natural experiments
undertaken for practical or ethical reasons.
Can't be precisely replicated. Naturally occurring event may happen rarely
limitations of natural experiments
and limit generalisation of findings to similar situations.
Strengths of quasi-experiments. Soften excited in controlled conditions so share same strengths as lab studies.
Can't randomly allocate Ps to conditions and therefore there may be a
Limitations of quasi-experiments.
confounding variable.
1. Abstract (provides brief summary
of study, including details of each
two sections of a scientific report. sections).
2.Introduction (introduces background
info on background research, leading to
aims and hypothesis).
Correlation An association between co-variables.
Involves an in-depth investigation,
description, and analysis, over time, of a
Case study
'case', usually a single
individual or a small group, or an event.
Number between -1 and +1 that indicates
the strength and direction of correlation.
Correlation coefficient
As one variable increases so does the other.
Positive correlation
May use interviews, observations,
questionnaires, or a combination.
Case history
Case studies tend to take place over a long
period of time - but not always.
Longitudinal
A type of observational research in which
people are studied indirectly via the
Content analysis
communications they have produced.
2/
5
AM
AQA A LEVEL PSYCHOLOGY: RESEARCH METHODS EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED
Practice questions for this set
Learn 1/7 Study using Learn
High control over extraneous variables so researcher can ensure that any effect on the
DV is likely because of the manipulation of the IV.
Select the correct term
1Strengths of open questions 2Limitations of field experiments
3Strengths of lab experiments 4Strengths of field studies
Don't know?
Terms in this set (47)
A self-contained, clear and concise
summary of the research including the
Abstract
aim, hypothesis, method/procedure,
results and conclusions.
1/
5
, 3/24/25, 7:48 AQA A Level Psychology: Research Methods Flashcards |
AM
Why a psychologist may choose to use When the findings of previous research suggest a particular outcome.
a directional hypothesis.
High control over extraneous variables so researcher can ensure that
Strengths of lab experiments
any effect on the DV is likely because of the manipulation of the IV.
May lack generalisability and external validity. may be artificial and not
imitations of lab studies
reflect everyday life.
strengths of field studies Higher mundane realism than lab studies as the environment is more natural.
Reduced control over extraneous variables due to increased realism so precise
limitations of field experiments replication may not be possible. Ethical issues arise when Ps are unaware that
they're being studies.
Provide opportunities for research that may not have otherwise be
strengths of natural experiments
undertaken for practical or ethical reasons.
Can't be precisely replicated. Naturally occurring event may happen rarely
limitations of natural experiments
and limit generalisation of findings to similar situations.
Strengths of quasi-experiments. Soften excited in controlled conditions so share same strengths as lab studies.
Can't randomly allocate Ps to conditions and therefore there may be a
Limitations of quasi-experiments.
confounding variable.
1. Abstract (provides brief summary
of study, including details of each
two sections of a scientific report. sections).
2.Introduction (introduces background
info on background research, leading to
aims and hypothesis).
Correlation An association between co-variables.
Involves an in-depth investigation,
description, and analysis, over time, of a
Case study
'case', usually a single
individual or a small group, or an event.
Number between -1 and +1 that indicates
the strength and direction of correlation.
Correlation coefficient
As one variable increases so does the other.
Positive correlation
May use interviews, observations,
questionnaires, or a combination.
Case history
Case studies tend to take place over a long
period of time - but not always.
Longitudinal
A type of observational research in which
people are studied indirectly via the
Content analysis
communications they have produced.
2/
5
