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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 Debates4 marks

A researcher is conducting an experiment to test a new teaching method.

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Teaching Method Experiment

The researcher randomly assigns students to either the new teaching method group or the traditional method group, ensuring both groups are similar in ability.

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    Explain the importance of control in this experiment

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

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Control Measures in Sleep Study

The researchers ensured that all participants had the same amount of sleep before the memory tests and conducted the tests in a quiet environment.

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    Define control in research

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

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