RESEARCH METHODS
Research Methods are the backbone of Psychology and what allows the field to be included as a science.
These concepts are interwoven throughout the course, and you can expect to be asked about research methods concepts and skills linking to other areas of study, like memory, learning or mental health. In Unit 4, Area of Study 3 is the Practical Investigation. This requires you to identify an aim, develop a question, formulate a research hypothesis including operationalised variables and plan a course of action to answer the question that takes into account safety and ethical guidelines. You will undertake an experiment that involves the collection of primary qualitative and/or quantitative data, analyse and interpret the data, identify limitations of data and methods, link experimental results to science ideas, reach a conclusion in response to the question and suggest further investigations which may be undertaken. Results are to be communicated in a scientific poster format according to VCAA guidelines. You must also maintain a practical work folio for record and authentication purposes. KEY SCIENCE SKILLS
Develop aims and questions, formulate hypotheses and make predictions
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KEY KNOWLEDGE
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