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Provides indicative answers and allocation of marks across questions 1(a) to 9, including applying reasons to scenarios, interpreting and constructing data displays, calculating mean values to decimal precision, ranking outcomes, drawing conclusions using analysis, and defining key concepts such as quantitative data, sampling methods, dependent variables, and double-blind techniques.","Paper 2 mark scheme  \nSection A  \nResearch methods – How do you carry out psychological research?  \n| Question number | Answer | Mark |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 1(a) | D | (1) |\n\n\n| Question number | Answer | Mark |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 1(b) | One mark for each reason applied to scenario (up to a maximum of two marks) .\u003Cbr>For example:\u003Cbr>􀁸 there is an uneven mix of boys and girls (1)\u003Cbr>􀁸 Samad had only 8 students volunteer for his study (1) . Accept any other appropriate response. | (2) |\n\nPearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Psychology – Sample Assessment Materials –  97   \nIssue 2 – September 2017 © Pearson Education Limited 2017  \n\n| Question number | Answer | Mark |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 1(c)(i) | One mark for labelling ofy-axis.\u003Cbr>One mark for plotting bar for participant G. One mark for plotting for participant H. For example:\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Accept any other appropriate response. | (3) |\n\n\n| Question number | Answer |  |  |  |  |  |  | Mark |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 1(c)(ii) | One mark for calculating the mean.\u003Cbr>One mark for answer to 2 decimal places.\u003Cbr>􀁸 Calculation: 10 + 11 + 14 + 9 + 12 + 13 = 11.125\u003Cbr>􀁸 11.13 | + | 10 | + | 10 | = | 89/8 | (2) |\n\n98  \nPearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Psychology – Sample Assessment Materials – Issue 2 – September 2017 © Pearson Education Limited 2017  \n\n| Question number | Answer | Mark |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 1c(iii) | One mark for correct rank ordering.\u003Cbr>One mark for correct answer.\u003Cbr>􀁸 Rank ordering: 456667 88 (Calculation: 6 + 6 = 12/2)􀁸 6\u003Cbr>Reject all other answers. | (2) |\n\n\n| Question number | Answer | Mark |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 1(d) | One mark for correct answer.\u003Cbr>􀁸 Calculation: 10:8 simplified using common factor = 10/2:8/2\u003Cbr>􀁸 5 : 4\u003Cbr>Reject all other answers. | (1) |\n\n\n| Question number | Answer | Mark |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 2(a) | Up to two marks for a description of the data.\u003Cbr>􀁸 65% of participants followed orders to electrocute to 450V when experimenter is wearing a uniform (1)\u003Cbr>􀁸 80% of participants refused to follow orders to electrocute to\u003Cbr>450V when the experimenter was not in uniform (1) .\u003Cbr>Accept any other appropriate response. | (2) |\n\n\n| Question number | Answer | Mark |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 2(b) | One mark for a reason.\u003Cbr>􀁸 The data shows a decrease from 65% to 40% of participants when in the same room as the ‘ learner’ electrocuted them to the full 450V (1) .\u003Cbr>Accept any other appropriate response. | (1) |\n\nPearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Psychology – Sample Assessment Materials –  99   \nIssue 2 – September 2017 © Pearson Education Limited 2017  \n\n| Question number | Answer | Mark |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 3 | One mark for correct answer.\u003Cbr>􀁸 21 | (1) |\n\n\n| Question number | Answer | Mark |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 4 | One mark for conclusion made.\u003Cbr>One mark for justification of conclusion through analysis of data.\u003Cbr>􀁸 Indre’s data has a positive correlation (1) , showing that longer rehearsal time increases the accuracy of story recall (1) .\u003Cbr>Accept any other appropriate response. | (2) |\n\n\n| Question number | Answer | Mark |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 5 | One mark for correct knowledge of quantitative data.\u003Cbr>􀁸 Quantitative data is numerical data that can be analysed\u003Cbr>mathematically (1) .\u003Cbr>Accept any other appropriate response. | (1) |\n\n\n| Question number | Answer | Mark |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 6 | One mark for correct calculation.\u003Cbr>Calculation: 47 − 11\u003Cbr>􀁸 36 | (1) |\n\n100  \nPearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Psychology – Sample Assessment Materials – Issue 2 – September 2017 © Pearson Education Limited 2017  \n\n| Question number | Answer | Mark |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 7 | One mark for understanding of sampling method.\u003Cbr>One mark for application to the scenario.\u003Cbr>􀁸 Stratified sampling is when a sample is calculated using ratios to match the target population (1), so Misha would select participants that are specifically selected based on how well their a","cbCaiqDzWlUpiiiY","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqDzWlUpiiiY","pdf",406614,1,34,"English","en",105,"# Research methods – How do you carry out psychological research?\n## Question 1(a)-1(d)\n## Question 2(a)-2(b)\n## Question 3\n## Question 4\n## Question 5-8(c)\n## Question 9 (AO1/AO2/AO3)","[{\"question\":\"What topics are covered in the Paper 2 mark scheme section on research methods?\",\"answer\":\"It covers carrying out psychological research, including applying research-related reasons to scenarios, data interpretation, calculations, ranking, and drawing conclusions from analysis.\"},{\"question\":\"What calculations and data skills appear in the mark scheme?\",\"answer\":\"The scheme includes calculating a mean, giving answers to decimal places, ranking results, simplifying ratios, describing data patterns (e.g., percentages), and computing totals and percentages.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the mark scheme assess key research concepts like sampling and double-blind technique?\",\"answer\":\"It awards marks for correct understanding and application of sampling methods (e.g., stratified sampling) and for accurate understanding of double-blind technique, including how it prevents bias and reduces changes in behaviour.\"}]","Specimen MS - 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