Research Methods and Ethics
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This Research Methods and Ethics page on GoConqr gathers community-made mind maps, flashcards, quizzes and notes, from sampling and experimental designs to ethical issues and statistical tests. It's built for school students revising a topic, university students and professional candidates filling gaps, and teachers after ready-made material. There are over 2,100 resources here, including more than 200 quizzes and over 1,000 mind maps, aimed at A-level, AP, GCSE, IB and VCE courses as well as university modules. Pick a resource and see what you already know.
Top Research Methods and Ethics resources
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47 cardsUnit 1 - Module 4: Description, Correlation, and Experimentation Unit One - Module 4 Description, Correlation, and Experimentation
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Mind map Research Methods Research methods mind map for chapter 6, year 12, AQA A- level Psychology -
Mind map VCE Unit 3 Psychology - Research Methods Mind Map on Research Methods, created by Anthea Wu on 05-01-2019. -
62 questionsResearch Methods Quiz- Psychology (AS) AQA Psychology Research Methods quiz for AS. Covers all topics in the AQA Psychology textbook, including re...
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50 questionsPsych 215 Final Exam If a sample is selected from a population, the sample mean is essentially guaranteed to be different from t...
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52 questionsIB Psych Final (11) Which of the following is NOT a concern regarding animal research?
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Mind map Ethical issues (15) PY3 diagram
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25 cardsIntro to Psychology ch. 2 Which Nobel prize-winning psychologist proposed the idea that there are two different types of thinking sys...
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62 questionsResearch Methods Quiz- Psychology (AS) AQA Psychology Research Methods quiz for AS. Covers all topics in the AQA Psychology textbook, including re...
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50 questionsPsych 215 Final Exam If a sample is selected from a population, the sample mean is essentially guaranteed to be different from t...
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52 questionsIB Psych Final (11) Which of the following is NOT a concern regarding animal research?
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13 questionsThe Scientific Method in Psychology "Information is gained through direct observation or experiment." What is this known as?
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10 questionsChapter 2: Research Methods in Psychology Chapter 2: Research Methods in Psychology Textbook Quiz for Psych 1020
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10 questionsIB Psychology Command Terms When asked to "Evaluate" which of the following would you do:
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26 questionsWk 8 Research approaches Personality psychology focuses on individual differences on behaviour, while social psychology has a strong...
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5 questionsChapter 1 Section 3 Pedro wants to gauge the nation’s attitudes toward handguns, so he polls a very large sample of National Ri...
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Research Methods Research methods mind map for chapter 6, year 12, AQA A- level Psychology
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VCE Unit 3 Psychology - Research Methods Mind Map on Research Methods, created by Anthea Wu on 05-01-2019.
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Ethical issues (15) PY3 diagram
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Psychology Research Methods 1 -
Brendgen et al. (2005) - contemporary study
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Experiments- Method, Control of Variables, Design, Types AQA AS and A Level Research Methods: Includes experimental methods, control of variables, experimental desi... -
Correlation Psychological Investigations (Unit 1)
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47 cardsUnit 1 - Module 4: Description, Correlation, and Experimentation Unit One - Module 4 Description, Correlation, and Experimentation
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25 cardsIntro to Psychology ch. 2 Which Nobel prize-winning psychologist proposed the idea that there are two different types of thinking sys...
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44 cardsStroop test Stroop test
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43 cardsPsychology Unit 2 Vocabulary AP Psychology Unit 2 Vocab.
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48 cardsChapter 2 Vocabulary and "Short Answer" questions.
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18 cardsLavarenne et al. (2013) - example case study 18 cards
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14 cardsPilot studies, Peer review and implications of research on the economy What is a pilot study?
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36 cardsCh. 2 Research Methods Basic Research (aka basic science)
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Experimental Method Example - Energy Drink Experiment:There is a theory based on internet research that energy drinks affect how much people talk. In psychological experiments aims are developed from theories. Therefore;Aim: to investiga...
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Idiographic and Nomothetic Approach Idiographic An approach in which research focuses on the individual case as a means of understanding behaviour, rather than aiming to formulate general laws of behaviour. Methods Used Case studies Unstructured intervi...
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Psychology Units 1-2
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Psych Test 1 Chronoscope-Immediate perception vs. awareness of perception-Measurable difference"Obedience to Authority" ExperimentEthics/role of IRBs and informed consent-minimal risk for participants-confidentiality-IRB: group ev...
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Qualitative and Quantitative Research Comparison between qualitative and quantitative data: Qualitative Data: gathered in words, sounds body language etc data is very rich data is open to interpretation can be used to generate a theory or test one Quantit...
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Unit 2: Study Questions Briefly identify and describe the three goals of the scientific enterprise. (pp. 44-45) Define hypothesis, variables, and theory. What is required of a scientific theory? How are scientific theories constructed? (pp. ...
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SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY READINGS
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Ethical Issues Ethical issues arise when a conflict/dilemma exists between participants rights and researchers needs to gain valuable findings. This conflict may have implications for the safety and wellbeing of participants.Informe...
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About Research Methods and Ethics
GoConqr OriginalWhat the unit covers
This unit page brings together how psychologists plan, run and judge a study. The mind map VCE Unit 3 Psychology - Research Methods runs through sample and population, experimental research, types of data, and organising, presenting and interpreting data. The Research Methods mind maps look at sampling (volunteer, stratified, opportunity, random), experiment types (lab, field, natural, quasi) and designs such as independent measures.
Where to start
Begin with a broad map, then narrow down. Psychology Research Methods 1 compares quantitative and qualitative data, and the Observational methods map explains structured and unstructured observation. Next, try the flashcards Unit 1 - Module 4: Description, Correlation, and Experimentation, which cover case studies, naturalistic observation, the Hawthorne effect, surveys and sampling bias.
Ethics and evaluation
Ethics has its own maps, including AQA Psychology - Ethical Issues and Psychology: Ethical Issues. The flashcards Unit 1 - Module 5: Ethics in Psychology and the quiz Scientific Benefits Vs. Ethical Costs let you weigh what a study gains against what it asks of participants. Notes such as Reliability and Validity and How to Evaluate a Study help you judge the evidence.
Using quizzes and maps together
- Read a mind map on one topic, such as sampling.
- Take a quiz, for example Types of Experiment or Psychology- Types Of Data.
- Note the questions you missed and go back to the matching map.
- Repeat with the flashcards for key terms.
For worked examples, the Stroop test flashcards set out the aim, variables, hypotheses and sampling for one study, and the AQA Psychology Statistical Tests Flowchart helps with choosing a test.
Where it fits
This unit sits in the Research Methods and Assessment strand of Psychology. It underpins many other topics, since every study you meet is built on these methods.
Choose one map that matches your course and make it the first step of your next revision session.
Frequently asked questions
Where should I start on this page?
Start with a broad mind map such as Psychology Research Methods 1, which sets out quantitative and qualitative data and sampling methods. Then move to flashcards on key terms and finish with a quiz like Types of Experiment to see which topics need another look.
What do the mind maps cover?
There are over 1,000 mind maps. They cover sampling, experiments and designs, observational methods, correlation, types of data, statistical tests and ethical issues. Some follow a course, such as VCE Unit 3 or AQA Psychology, while others summarise single studies.
Are the resources free to use?
Yes. Every resource listed here is free to open, study and take, with no account needed. They were made by GoConqr users, not by GoConqr. A free account also saves your quiz scores and lets you make your own quizzes, mind maps, flashcards and notes.
Which levels and exams do these resources suit?
Most are for school students, with the rest suited to university students and professional candidates. Resources mention A-level Psychology, AP Psychology, GCSE Psychology, IB Psychology, VCE Psychology and AQA courses, plus university course codes such as PSYB01.
Is there anything on ethics?
Yes. Look for the mind maps Psychology: Ethical Issues and AQA Psychology - Ethical Issues, the flashcards Unit 1 - Module 5: Ethics in Psychology, and the quiz Scientific Benefits Vs. Ethical Costs. There are also notes on ethical issues of human participants.
What if my exact topic is missing?
Try a nearby resource, since many maps and decks overlap, for example Sampling or Experiments- Method, Control of Variables, Design, Types. You can also make your own mind map, flashcards or quiz on the missing topic using a free account.