What you'll learn
How psychological research is planned and run ethically.
Key ideas
- The IV and DV; a testable hypothesis.
- Ethics: informed consent, confidentiality and debriefing.
- A pilot study tests the method; sampling (e.g. opportunity) from a target population.
Exam tips
- Apply ethical guidelines to scenarios.
- Justify sampling and design choices.
Common mistakes
- Forgetting ethical requirements.
- Confusing the IV and DV.