A complete worksheet including glossary of research methods key terms. I have also included a table which outlines strengths and weaknesses of different experimental types.
A comprehensive research methods booklet covering the first part of the year 1 specification.
This booklet includes;
• Aims: stating aims, the difference between aims and hypotheses
• Hypotheses: directional and non-directional
• Variables: including independent and dependent, operationalising variables
• Sampling: the difference between population and sample; sampling techniques including random, systematic, stratified, opportunity and volunteer; implications of sampling techniques including bias and generalisation
• Pilot studies and the aims of piloting
• Experimental designs: repeated measures, independent groups matched pairs
• Observational design: behavioural categories, event sampling, time sampling
• Demand characteristics and investigator effects
• Variables extraneous and confounding
• Control: randomisation and standardisation
• Control: random allocation and counterbalancing
There is a second booklet for experimental design including different types of research methods.
OCD student booklet booklet including specification, lots of activities, apply your knowledge questions throughout and AO1 followed by AO3 for each section.
Can be used along side the Cara Flanagan new textbook.
Complete booklet for new 2015 specification.
Includes biological approach and biopsychology. Activities include; labelling diagrams, gap fill activities, AO1, AO2 and AO3 activities, check your understanding at the end of each section and exam style questions.
An easy to follow booklet that student's enjoyed using.
Complete 15 page workbook for new 2015 AQA Specification.
Includes AO1, AO2 application questions and AO3 evaluation. A range of activities such as key terms, check your understanding, knowledge and evaluation. Easy to follow booklet which students found straightforward.
A booklet containing worksheets, information and 'check your understanding' questions.
Some content taken from Cara Flanagan green haired book.
Can be used alongside powerpoints
Complete booklet for new 2015 specification.
Includes assumptions of the cognitive approach AO1, and AO3 evaluation.
Activities include key terms, research tasks, evaluation, application tasks and check your understanding questions at the end of each section.
second part of the research methods booklet - includes the following:
Experimental method. Types of experiment, laboratory and field experiments, natural and quasi experiments
Observational techniques. Types of observation: naturalistic and controlled observation
Types of observation: covert and overt observation
Types of observation: participant and non-participant observation
Self-report techniques. Questionnaires; interviews, structured and unstructured
Correlations. Analysis of the relationship between co-variables
The difference between correlations and experiments
Complete depression workbook including a range of activities including apply it questions, exam style questions and scenarios to test student's knowledge. description (AO1) and (AO3).
21 pages in total.
Can be used along side other psychopathology resources such as the OCD booklet.
Used for year 1 Psychology AQA new specification.
Includes all four definitions, examples, evaluation point and apply your knowledge questions.
Activities to assess AO1, AO2 and AO3.
Complete workbook, ready to print including specification checklist at the beginning of the booklet to track student progress.
Can be used alongside other booklets in the series, OCD and Depression.