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Which answer uses evidence most appropriately for Scientific processes? (3).
- A.Link the claim to a named study, method, theory or data pattern, then state what that evidence shows about the objective.
- B.Write a general opinion about Research methods without linking it to a concept, study, method or data pattern.
- C.List several topic words but do not explain what the evidence shows or why the judgement follows.
- D.Only memorise the title Scientific processes without using evidence, AO terminology or evaluation.
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- The correct answer is Link the claim to a named study, method, theory or data pattern, then state what that evidence shows about the objective..
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The correct option is Link the claim to a named study, method, theory or data pattern, then state what that evidence shows about the objective. because Explain the experimental method, including laboratory, field, natural and quasi-experiments.
requires precise Psychology terminology, AO1 knowledge and AO3 evaluation supported by study, method, treatment or data evidence. If a scenario is provided, apply the idea to that context before judging the evidence.
For research-method objectives, identify the method, variables, controls, conditions, validity, reliability or sampling issue before drawing the conclusion; sampling points should link the sample to population, bias, representativeness or generalisation.
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