Assessment objectives common mistakes

Common mistakes

• Knowledge and understanding Psychology mistake 1

  Writing AO1 description but calling it evaluation. This can weaken answers for: AO1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, processes, techniques and procedures in Psychology..

  Fix itAdd AO3 by explaining why evidence, validity, reliability, bias or methodology strengthens or limits the claim, because evaluation must show the effect on the conclusion. Apply this directly to Knowledge and understanding.

• Application Psychology mistake 1

  Writing AO1 description but calling it evaluation. This can weaken answers for: AO2 Apply knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, processes, techniques and procedures in theoretical contexts..

  Fix itAdd AO3 by explaining why evidence, validity, reliability, bias or methodology strengthens or limits the claim, because evaluation must show the effect on the conclusion. Apply this directly to Application.

• Application Psychology mistake 1

  Writing AO1 description but calling it evaluation. This can weaken answers for: AO2 Apply knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, processes, techniques and procedures in practical contexts..

  Fix itAdd AO3 by explaining why evidence, validity, reliability, bias or methodology strengthens or limits the claim, because evaluation must show the effect on the conclusion. Apply this directly to Application.

• Application Psychology mistake 1

  Writing AO1 description but calling it evaluation. This can weaken answers for: AO2 Apply knowledge and understanding when handling qualitative data..

  Fix itAdd AO3 by explaining why evidence, validity, reliability, bias or methodology strengthens or limits the claim, because evaluation must show the effect on the conclusion. Apply this directly to Application.

• Application Psychology mistake 1

  Writing AO1 description but calling it evaluation. This can weaken answers for: AO2 Apply knowledge and understanding when handling quantitative data..

  Fix itAdd AO3 by explaining why evidence, validity, reliability, bias or methodology strengthens or limits the claim, because evaluation must show the effect on the conclusion. Apply this directly to Application.

• Analysis, interpretation and evaluation Psychology mistake 1

  Writing AO1 description but calling it evaluation. This can weaken answers for: AO3 Analyse, interpret and evaluate scientific information, ideas and evidence..

  Fix itAdd AO3 by explaining why evidence, validity, reliability, bias or methodology strengthens or limits the claim, because evaluation must show the effect on the conclusion. Apply this directly to Analysis, interpretation and evaluation.

• Analysis, interpretation and evaluation Psychology mistake 1

  Writing AO1 description but calling it evaluation. This can weaken answers for: AO3 Make judgements and reach conclusions using psychological evidence..

  Fix itAdd AO3 by explaining why evidence, validity, reliability, bias or methodology strengthens or limits the claim, because evaluation must show the effect on the conclusion. Apply this directly to Analysis, interpretation and evaluation.

• Analysis, interpretation and evaluation Psychology mistake 1

  Writing AO1 description but calling it evaluation. This can weaken answers for: AO3 Develop and refine practical design and procedures..

  Fix itAdd AO3 by explaining why evidence, validity, reliability, bias or methodology strengthens or limits the claim, because evaluation must show the effect on the conclusion. Apply this directly to Analysis, interpretation and evaluation.