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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 Debates3 marks

A researcher is planning an experiment to test the effectiveness of a new teaching method.

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Experiment on Teaching Method

The researcher considers using either an independent groups design or a matched pairs design.

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    Explain the advantages of using a matched pairs design in this study.

    Aim for approximately 3 distinct marking points.

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

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Study on Sleep Deprivation

Participants were tested on cognitive tasks after a normal night's sleep and after 24 hours of sleep deprivation.

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    Define the term 'repeated measures design'.

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

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