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How does an observational research method differ from an experiment?

A

It studies behaviour by manipulating a variable rather than watching naturally occurring behaviour.

B

It studies behaviour by watching and recording it rather than manipulating an independent variable.

C

It studies behaviour by controlling extraneous variables rather than recording naturally occurring actions.

D

It studies behaviour by randomly allocating participants rather than measuring behaviour in existing groups.

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Research methods and skills Flashcards

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

25 flashcards on Edexcel A Level Psychology Research methods and skills: the key terms, definitions and case studies you need to recall for Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3.

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