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Question 18

As part of your study of social psychology, you will have designed and carried out a practical investigation using an observational technique to study a social phenomenon (such as conformity, obedience, pro-social behavior, or social facilitation).

Describe the methodology and implementation of your observational study. Your response must include specific details of:

  • The operationalised aim and/or hypothesis of the study
  • The chosen observational design and behavioral categories (including how you defined and recorded behavior)
  • The target population, sample size, and sampling method
  • The techniques used to assess and ensure both reliability and validity
  • At least two ethical issues encountered and how they were managed
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Research methods and skills Questions

  1. A Level
  2. /Psychology
  3. /Research methods and skills

Practise Edexcel A Level Psychology Research methods and skills with exam-style questions for A Level Psychology. 657 questions covering Research methods and skills, matched to the Edexcel A Level Psychology (9PS0) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.

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