Practical Investigation (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Practise the cards
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Quantitative data
Quantitative data
Numerical measurements
Qualitative data
Qualitative data
Detailed descriptive information
Directional hypothesis
Directional hypothesis
Predicts specific direction of expected difference
Non-directional hypothesis
Non-directional hypothesis
Predicts difference without specifying direction
Closed questions generate
Closed questions generate
Quantitative data with predetermined response options
Thematic analysis
Thematic analysis
Identifies recurring patterns/themes in qualitative data
Stratified sampling
Stratified sampling
Ensures proportionate representation of key demographics
Question reversal purpose
Question reversal purpose
Controls response bias by reversing question emphasis
Story completion task reveals
Story completion task reveals
Implicit beliefs without direct questions
Social desirability bias
Social desirability bias
Tendency to answer in socially desirable ways