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Paper 1 structured question: T he features of an experiment.

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T he features of an experiment.

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Paper 1Approaches, Issues and Debates2 marks

In a study examining the effects of sleep deprivation on cognitive performance, researchers used a repeated measures design with two conditions: a well-rested state and a sleep-deprived state. Participants completed cognitive tasks in both conditions, with the order of conditions counterbalanced.

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Study on Sleep Deprivation

Participants were tested in two conditions: well-rested and sleep-deprived. The order of these conditions was counterbalanced to control for order effects.

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    Explain the purpose of counterbalancing in this study

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Paper 1 structured question: T he features of an experiment.

Paper 1Approaches, Issues and Debates1 marks

Description

Study on Sleep Deprivation

Participants were tested in two conditions: well-rested and sleep-deprived. The order of these conditions was counterbalanced to control for order effects.

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    Define repeated measures design

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

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