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Experimental Research Methods

Core components and procedures of scientific experiments, including variables, controls, and empirical validation techniques.

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Investigative Techniques Overview

Explore the effectiveness of various investigative techniques in criminal investigations, including covert surveillance, profiling, and eyewitness testimony. This summary highlights key concepts, strengths, and weaknesses of each method, providing essential insights for criminology students. Ideal for coursework and exam preparation.

Criminology

Media Strategies for Campaigns

Analyze the strengths and limitations of various media strategies, including public appearances, print leaflets, blogs, and social networking, in promoting campaigns for change. This summary evaluates their effectiveness and provides real-world examples, making it essential for understanding media influence in advocacy.

Criminology

Evaluating Social Control Agencies

This study note evaluates the effectiveness of various agencies in achieving social control within the criminal justice system. It covers key concepts such as public protection sentencing, the role of the Crown Prosecution Service, and the impact of gender on crime. Ideal for WJEC Criminology Unit 4, AC 3.4, this resource provides insights into the limitations and successes of social control measures, including alternatives to prison and the balance between individual rights and public safety.

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Variables

Independent Variables; Dependent Variables; Extraneous Variables; Operationalisation; Standardisation

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Cognitive Therapy for Depression

Explore the effectiveness and limitations of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) in treating depression. This summary covers relapse rates, client preferences, and the suitability of CBT for diverse clients, including insights from key studies. Understand the cognitive techniques used to challenge negative thoughts and the role of behavioural activation in improving mood. Ideal for psychology students and professionals seeking a comprehensive overview of CBT.

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Controlling Research Variables

Explore essential strategies for controlling variables in psychological research. This summary covers key concepts such as independent variables (IV), confounding variables, participant reactivity, and methods like random allocation and counterbalancing. Ideal for AQA A-Level Psychology students seeking to understand research methods and improve experimental design.

Psychology

Key Studies in Psychology

Explore essential psychological studies and theories for GCSE AQA Paper 1. This resource includes detailed evaluations, aims, methods, results, and conclusions for each study, organized by topic. Key concepts covered include memory retention, cognitive development, perception theories, and research methods, providing a comprehensive overview for effective exam preparation.

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AQA A-level Psychology : Research methods

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Key Psychology Studies Overview

Explore essential studies in GCSE Psychology Paper 1, covering topics such as motivation, memory, perception, and cognitive development. This summary highlights significant findings from research, including the effects of food deprivation on perception, the serial position effect in memory recall, and the challenges to Piaget's theories. Ideal for students preparing for exams, this resource provides a concise understanding of key psychological concepts and research methods.

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Double-blind Procedure

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Effectiveness

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Criminology - AC 2.2 - Effectiveness of Media used

Explore the effectiveness of public appearances and print leaflets in supporting campaigns, along with their limitations and strengths.

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AC 3.4- evaluate the effectiveness of agencies in achieving social control

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Politics - Is Congress effective at carrying out its roles? - essay

An example essay on the question, “is Congress effective at carrying out its roles?”

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Politics - Is Congress Effective Essay Plan

An essay plan on whether the US Congress is effective at fulfilling its three main roles.

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Modern Studies - Higher Modern Studies- UK democracy

Effectiveness of a voting system essay notes achieved 12/12

Empirical Evidence

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Criminology - Unit 3 AC2.3

Rules of admissibility of evidence - teacher annotations in pink

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Criminology - Unit 3 - AC1.2

Assess the usefulness of investigative techniques in criminal investigations - these are the notes I used in my CA.

Empirical Support

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Psychology - The cognitive approach to treating depression

Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT): a method for treating mental disorders based on both cognitive and behavioural techniques

Experiment

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Psychology - GCSE Psychology Paper 1 Studies

All of the GCSE Psychology studies for Paper 1

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Psychology - GCSE aqa psychology paper 1 key studies

Ignoring research methods, every key study and key theory has developed evaluation points and detailed descriptions. Every study has aim, method, result and conclusion. There’s also a note on the top left that organises everything by topic.