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AqaA LevelPsychologyQualification structure and assessment objectives

Key terms

  • AO1

    AO1 names a core Psychology idea in Knowledge and understanding. Use it for AO1 by defining the concept accurately before linking it to "AO1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, processes, techniques and procedures in Psychology.".

  • knowledge

    knowledge is an evidence-aware term for Knowledge and understanding. When it appears in an answer, explain what the study, method or data shows because that is what turns recall into analysis.

  • AO2

    AO2 names a core Psychology idea in Application. Use it for AO1 by defining the concept accurately before linking it to "AO2 Apply knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, processes, techniques and procedures in theoretical contexts.".

  • theoretical context

    theoretical context is an evidence-aware term for Application. When it appears in an answer, explain what the study, method or data shows because that is what turns recall into analysis.

  • AO2

    AO2 names a core Psychology idea in Application. Use it for AO1 by defining the concept accurately before linking it to "AO2 Apply knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, processes, techniques and procedures in practical contexts.".

  • practical context

    practical context is an evidence-aware term for Application. When it appears in an answer, explain what the study, method or data shows because that is what turns recall into analysis.

  • AO2

    AO2 names a core Psychology idea in Application. Use it for AO1 by defining the concept accurately before linking it to "AO2 Apply knowledge and understanding when handling qualitative data.".

  • qualitative data

    qualitative data is an evidence-aware term for Application. When it appears in an answer, explain what the study, method or data shows because that is what turns recall into analysis.

  • AO2

    AO2 names a core Psychology idea in Application. Use it for AO1 by defining the concept accurately before linking it to "AO2 Apply knowledge and understanding when handling quantitative data.".

  • quantitative data

    quantitative data is an evidence-aware term for Application. When it appears in an answer, explain what the study, method or data shows because that is what turns recall into analysis.

  • AO3

    AO3 names a core Psychology idea in Analysis, interpretation and evaluation. Use it for AO1 by defining the concept accurately before linking it to "AO3 Analyse, interpret and evaluate scientific information, ideas and evidence.".

  • evidence

    evidence is an evidence-aware term for Analysis, interpretation and evaluation. When it appears in an answer, explain what the study, method or data shows because that is what turns recall into analysis.

  • AO3

    AO3 names a core Psychology idea in Analysis, interpretation and evaluation. Use it for AO1 by defining the concept accurately before linking it to "AO3 Make judgements and reach conclusions using psychological evidence.".

  • evidence

    evidence is an evidence-aware term for Analysis, interpretation and evaluation. When it appears in an answer, explain what the study, method or data shows because that is what turns recall into analysis.

  • AO3

    AO3 names a core Psychology idea in Analysis, interpretation and evaluation. Use it for AO1 by defining the concept accurately before linking it to "AO3 Develop and refine practical design and procedures.".

  • Develop

    Develop is an evidence-aware term for Analysis, interpretation and evaluation. When it appears in an answer, explain what the study, method or data shows because that is what turns recall into analysis.

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