PSYCHOLOGICAL METHODS
Unit G541 focuses on the methods psychologists use in their research. You will be expected to understand the main methods, be aware of their strengths and limitations and apply them thoughtfully to real-life situations.
Introduction to Methods
The first topic introduces you to the idea of psychological research. Click the image to go to the Introduction to Research page. |  |
Observations
Observational research involves looking at people's behaviour from the outside, but it can also include analysing TV shows or magazines for different types of content. Click the image to go to the Observations page. |  |
Self-Reports
Self-reports are ways to get someone (the respondent) to tell you what they ae doing and why. This can be done through a questionnaire, an interview or other tests. Not that anybody expects some sort of Spanish Inquisition... Click the image to go to the Self-Reports page. |  |
Correlations
A test of correlation uses graphs and statistics to find patterns or trends in information. These patterns are relationships, not causes, so correlations don't tell us everything. Click the image to go to the Correlations page. |  |
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