A level Psychology Lesson - Experiments (Research Methods)

This fully editable PowerPoint lesson introduces students to Experimentss as a key research method in A Level Psychology. It follows the Cambridge International (9990) specification, but can be easily adapted for any exam board such as AQA, Edexcel, and OCR.

It covers independent and dependent variables, extraneous and control variables, and the main experimental designs (independent measures, repeated measures, matched pairs). With hands-on tasks, clear explanations, and engaging psychology examples, this ready-to-teach resource makes complex concepts easy and interactive, saving you time while giving students a lesson they’ll love.

This lesson is exam-focused and encourages students to apply AO1, AO2 and AO3 skills. It’s ideal for developing analytical and evaluative thinking within the Research Methods topic.

Includes:

Fully editable PowerPoint
Two engaging class tasks
Clear structure and student-friendly design
Perfect for:

A Level Psychology teachers

Cambridge International 9990 or similar specifications

Revision or introduction to Research Methods