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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 conducting an experiment to test the impact of music on concentration levels. Participants are randomly assigned to either a group that listens to music while working or a group that works in silence.

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Experiment on Music and Concentration

The study aims to measure the concentration levels of participants under different auditory conditions.

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    Explain Explain the importance of random assignment in this experiment.

    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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Study on Sleep and Memory

Participants were assigned to either a sleep group or a no-sleep group to assess memory performance after a learning task.

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    Define Define experimental design in the context of this study.

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

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