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Research Methods
Research
Methods Tests and Exercises
These
tests can be used with all three examining board specifications.
They are also useful for A2 courses in Research Methods
and for
coursework. Click on the title to go to the relevant section.
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| Criteria
for Choosing Methods |
| Sampling |
Multiple Choice |
Terms and issues |
| Sampling 2 |
Multiple Choice |
More terms and issues |
| Sampling |
Matching Items |
Types of sample |
| Surveys/Sampling |
Crossword |
Terms and issues |
| How to Choose a Sample |
A
decision-making game. You choose an appropriate sample, and
gain or lose funding, depending on the decisions you make.
Designed for OCR A2 Methods exam, but equally suitable for
learning how to choose a sample for other Methods courses.
You can download information and a final written answer based
on
the
activity. |
| Validity |
Multiple Choice |
Terms and issues |
| Validity |
Identify the sequence of phrases |
Skills
- how to structure a paragraph about the issues |
| Reliability |
Multiple Choice |
Terms and issues |
| Reliability |
Identify
the sequence of phrases |
Skills
- how to structure a paragraph about the issues |
| Representativeness |
Multiple Choice |
Terms and issues |
| Evaluating a Research Design |
You
are given a research design
and work through the process of identifying weaknesses. You
gain points for identifying appropriate weaknesses, and lose
points for inappropriate weaknesses or focussing on strengths
insread. This activity is designed for the OCR A2 Methods course,
but is suitable for other methods courses, particularly at
A2 Level. |
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