AQA A Level Psychology: Research Methods Questions and Answers

AQA A Level Psychology: Research Methods Questions and Answers Abstract - Answer ️️ -A self-contained, clear and concise summary of the research including the aim, hypothesis, method/procedure, results and conclusions. Why a psychologist may choose to use a directional hypothesis. - Answer ️️ -When the findings of previous research suggest a particular outcome. Strengths of lab experiments - Answer ️️ -High control over extraneous variables so researcher can ensure that any effect on the DV is likely because of the manipulation of the IV. imitations of lab studies - Answer ️️ -May lack generalisability and external validity. may be artificial and not reflect everyday life. strengths of field studies - Answer ️️ -Higher mundane realism than lab studies as the environment is more natural. limitations of field experiments - Answer ️️ -Reduced control over extraneous variables due to increased realism so precise replication may not be possible. Ethical issues arise when Ps are unaware that they're being studies. strengths of natural experiments - Answer ️️ -Provide opportunities for research that may not have otherwise be undertaken for practical or ethical reasons. limitations of natural experiments - Answer ️️ -Can't be precisely replicated. Naturally occurring event may happen rarely and limit generalisation of findings to similar situations. Strengths of quasi-experiments. - Answer ️️ -Soften excited in controlled conditions so share same strengths as lab studies. Limitations of quasi-experiments. - Answer ️️ -Can't randomly allocate Ps to conditions and therefore there may be a confounding variable. two sections of a scientific report. - Answer ️️ -1. Abstract (provides brief summary of study, including details of each sections). 2. Introduction (introduces background info on background research, leading to aims and hypothesis). Correlation - Answer ️️ -An association between co-variables. Case study - Answer ️️ -Involves an in-depth investigation, description, and analysis, over time, of a 'case', usually a single individual or