Edexcel International AS and A level Psychology XPS01/YPS01 · 2.2.2

Independent and dependent variables

Code: 2.2.2
In: 2.2 Research methods
Topic: U1 Social and cognitive psychology
Course: International AS and A level Psychology XPS01/YPS01
Board: Edexcel

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Points in 2.2 Research methods

2.2.1 Designing and conducting experiments, including field and laboratory experiments
2.2.2 Independent and dependent variables
2.2.3 Experimental and null hypotheses
2.2.4 Directional (one-tailed) and non-directional (two-tailed) tests and hypotheses
2.2.5 Experimental and research designs
2.2.6 Operationalisation of variables, extraneous variables and confounding variables
2.2.7 The use of control groups, counterbalancing, randomisation and order effects
2.2.8 Situational and participant variables
2.2.9 Objectivity, reliability and validity (internal, predictive and ecological)
2.2.10 Experimenter effects, demand characteristics and control issues
2.2.11 Quantitative data analysis (List A)
2.2.12 Inferential statistics (List B)
2.2.13 Case studies of brain-damaged patients, including HM