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A-level Psychology (AQA) — Research methods: 61 practice questions
61 original A-level Psychology (AQA) questions on Research methods, each with an explanation and its source. Topics: stratified sampling, matched pairs design, demand characteristics, pilot studies, inter-observer reliability, correlation and causation, central tendency and outliers, standard deviation, Spearman correlation, chi-squared test, type I error, significance and p values, natural experiments, ethics and withdrawal, random allocation, Research methods: sign test, Research methods: observation and control, Research methods: correlation, Research methods: ethics and deception, Research methods: longitudinal design, Case study inference and generalisation, Experimental designs: independent groups, Experimental designs: repeated measures, Experimental designs: matched pairs, Order effects and counterbalancing, Random allocation, Standardisation of procedure, Field experiments, Natural experiments, Quasi-experiments, Correlation and causal inference, Independent and dependent variables, Confounding variables, Systematic sampling, Opportunity sampling, Volunteer sampling and bias, Pilot studies, Open questions, Event sampling, Test-retest reliability, Case study: depth and limitation, Stratified sampling, Structured interviews, Unstructured interviews, Closed questions, Covert and overt observation, Time sampling, Content analysis and coding, Primary and secondary data, Ethics: debrief after deception, Informed consent, Right to withdraw, Confidentiality, Reliability across observers, Ecological validity, Concurrent validity, Peer review, Falsifiability, Scientific reporting: method section, Qualitative data, Quantitative data. Two free samples are below. Try 5 more free, no sign-up.
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Two Research methods questions with explanations
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Q1 stratified sampling
A college has 2,400 students, and 15% study psychology. A researcher wants a stratified sample of 200 students that reflects this proportion. How many psychology students should be selected?
- 30
- 36
- 150
- 360
Q2 matched pairs design
Which is a key advantage of a matched pairs design over an independent groups design?
- The same person must complete both conditions.
- Participant variables may be reduced by matching participants on relevant characteristics.
- Order effects are impossible.
- It always requires fewer participants than every other design.
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A-level Psychology (AQA) practice questions by unit
- Clinical Psychology and Mental Health 31
- Issues and debates 21
- 4.2.3 20
- Approaches in Psychology 30
- Psychology in context 60
- Issues and options in Psychology 380
- Introductory topics in Psychology 120
- Relationships 35
- Gender 35
- Cognition and development 30
- Eating behaviour 61
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