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Practice Test Intro To Psyc Stage 2 2020
Practice Test Intro To Psyc Stage 2 2020
Practice Test Intro To Psyc Stage 2 2020
TYPE YOUR ANSWERS IN THE TEXT BOX PROVIDED UNDER EACH QUESTION.
(24 marks)
2 marks
objective quantitative:
subjective quantitative:
2 marks
2 marks
4. Refer to the following table, which shows the resting heart rate of ten participants in an
investigation. The last row of the table shows the sum of scores.
Participant X (Score)
1 70
2 68
3 88
4 75
5 77
6 87
7 63
8 81
9 71
10 46
2 marks
2 marks
(c) Explain why the median may be a better measure of central tendency compared to the mean
2 marks
A team of psychologists is investigating the possible emotional impacts of taking a break from using Facebook among
a group of 200 18-year-old students. They hold a meeting to discuss different hypotheses that may be tested in an
experiment as well as a consideration of a qualitative investigation they may conduct.
They ask you to give your expert opinion on how they should proceed.
2 marks
(b) The dependent variable is emotional impact. Describe one subjective quantitative method of
assessing this dependent variable.
2 marks
2 marks
(d) Aside from the number and age of participants, suggest one factor they should consider when
selecting the sample.
2 marks
4 marks
Describe:
One qualitative investigation design that the researcher could use
One experimental investigation design that the researcher could use
Two ethical issues the researcher must implement into the study
How two of the four levels of behaviour could affect the results of the investigation
20 marks
EXTENDED RESPONSE ADVICE!
Plan your response before beginning to write your final answer.
Make sure you use paragraphs ( one paragraph per dot point)
Answer each question in order.
Use correct terminology and show your understanding of the topic
Make sure your communication is clear.
4 marks per dot point PLUS 4 marks for communication = 20 marks total.