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Curricula A-Level AQA PsychologyResearch Methods

Research Methods

1

Aims, Hypotheses & Variables

Aims & Hypotheses

Manipulation and Control of Variables

2

Research Issues, Controls & Pilot Studies

Research Issues & Controls

Pilot Studies & the Aims of Piloting

3

Experiments: Types & Design

Types of Experiment

Experimental Design

4

Sampling Techniques

Sampling Techniques

5

Ethical Issues & Ways of Dealing with Them

Ethical Issues & Ways of Dealing with Them

6

Peer Review & the Economy

The Role of Peer Review in the Scientific Process

Implications of Psychological Research & the Economy

7

Observational Techniques & Design

Types of Observation

Observational Design

8

Self-report Techniques

Self-report: Questionnaires

Self-report: Interviews

9

Correlations & Meta-analysis

10

Content Analysis & Case Studies

Content Analysis

11

Reliability & Validity

12

Data Handling: Descriptive Statistics & Computation

Mathematical Content

Measures of Dispersion

Measures of Central Tendency

13

Data Handling: Types, Interpretation & Display of Data

Presentation & Display of Quantitative Data

14

Data Handling: Inferential Statistics

Statistical Testing

Factors Affecting the Choice of Statistical Test

15

Features of Science, Reporting Investigations & the Scientific Report

Features of Science

Reporting Psychological Investigations: Sections of a Scientific Report