Synoptic Review of Studies (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Flashcards

Comparing & evaluating studies using themes, issues, debates

Five core classic studies

Validity, reliability, credibility, generalisability, objectivity

If research accurately measures what it claims to measure

Consistency of research procedures and findings

Trustworthiness of the research

Extent findings apply to other populations, settings, times

Methods, data, explanations

Cognitive psychology

Learning theories