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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

In a study examining the effects of a new teaching method, researchers used an independent measures design.

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Teaching Method Study

Two groups of students are taught using different methods. Group A uses the new method, while Group B uses the traditional method. Their test scores are compared after the teaching period.

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    Explain the importance of random allocation in this study

    Aim for approximately 3 distinct marking points.

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

Paper 1Approaches, Issues and Debates1 marks

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Independent Measures Design Experiment

Participants are randomly assigned to either a sleep-deprived group or a control group. Each group completes a cognitive task, and their scores are compared.

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    Define independent measures design

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

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