This worksheet covers research ethics, formulating research (aims, variables, hypotheses), and methodology (designs, sampling, controlling variables).
Part A — Ethics
Q1. Outline the role of ethical guidelines in psychological research. (2 marks)
Q2. Describe two roles of an ethics committee in psychological research. (4 marks)
Q3. Outline the ethical guidelines and practices related to human participants in research. (8 marks)
Q4. State the three guidelines for the use of animals in research. (3 marks)
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Two:
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Part B — Formulating research
Q5. Name three types of variables and state an example of each, relevant to a study of your choice. (6 marks)
Q6. Distinguish between a hypothesis and an inquiry question. (2 marks)
Part C — Methodology
Q7. Outline the method of random sampling and state one strength and one limitation. (3 marks)
Q8. Identify two ways the effects of extraneous and confounding variables can be minimised in an experiment. (2 marks)