How to design an experiment for an exam question?

Identify what type of 'experiment' the question is asking forIdentify key factors of an experiment:what is the aim/hypothesis of the experiment?what features need to be considered: number of Participants, Materials needed, experimental design (independent/repeated measures)What would you expect the results to show if they supported / opposed the hypothesis set?Use a real-life experiment as a 'template' if confident it fits the question

Answered by Helena S. Psychology tutor

3229 Views

See similar Psychology GCSE tutors

Related Psychology GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Psychologists have claimed that some studies of eyewitness accounts lack ecological validity. Explain why these studies might lack ecological validity. (3 marks)


Explain, using one or more examples, the effects of neurotransmission on human behaviour


How do researchers know which research method to use for their study?


(A) What is Ecological Valdity? (B) Why is Milgram's study weak in terms of Ecological Validity?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact usWhatsapp logoMessage us on Whatsapptelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2025

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences