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VCE Stuff => VCE Science => VCE Mathematics/Science/Technology => VCE Subjects + Help => VCE Psychology => Topic started by: lazaward on January 18, 2018, 08:52:43 pm
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Hi guys,
My school uses the jacaranda 3&4 book. Im currently making notes on the first chapter (research methods), which is mostly familiar however there is some things Im unsure if I need to know for year 12 psych this year.
definition of psychology
steps in research
theory vs. model
primary vs. secondary data
objective vs. subjective data
descriptive statistics
inferential statistics
central tendency
standard deviation
internal/external validity
national statement (on ethical conduct in human research)
roles of ethics committees
Australian privacy principles
Also, is it a waste of time reading the green boxes since thats the extension stuff?
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Hi :)
Have a look at the VCE Psychology study design http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/documents/vce/psychology/psychologysd-2016.pdf
which outlines the key things that you will be assessed on for units 3+4 in the exam
For research methods we're assessed on the VCE Psychology Units 1-4 key science skills:
which are these:
Key science skill VCE Psychology Units 14 skills
Analyse and evaluate
data, methods and
scientific models
process quantitative data using appropriate mathematical relationships and units
organise, present and interpret data using tables, bar charts, line graphs, percentages,
calculations of mean as a measure of central tendency and understanding of standard
deviation as a measure of variation around the mean
recognise the difference between statistics that describe a specific sample and the use of
statistics to make inferences about the population from which the data were drawn
use basic principles of reliability and validity in evaluating research investigations undertaken
explain the merit of replicating procedures and the effects of sample sizes in obtaining
reliable data
evaluate investigative procedures and possible sources of bias, and suggest improvements,
with reference to identification of potential extraneous and confounding variables including
individual participant differences, non-standardised instructions and procedures, order
effects, experimenter effect and placebo effects
explain how models are used to organise and understand observed phenomena and
concepts related to psychology, identifying limitations of the models
distinguish between scientific and non-scientific ideas
Draw evidence-based
conclusions
determine to what extent evidence from an investigation supports the purpose of the
investigation, and make recommendations, as appropriate, for modifying or extending the
investigation
draw conclusions consistent with evidence and relevant to the question under investigation
identify, describe and explain the limitations of conclusions, including identification of
further evidence required
critically evaluate various types of information related to psychology from journal articles,
mass media and opinions presented in the public domain
discuss the implications of research findings and proposals
Communicate and explain
scientific ideas
use appropriate psychological terminology, representations and conventions for reporting
research, including standard abbreviations, graphing conventions and the components of
a scientific report with reference to inclusion of an abstract, an introduction and sections
for method, results and discussion
discuss relevant psychological information, ideas, concepts, theories and models and the
connections between them
identify and explain formal psychological terminology about investigations and concepts
use clear, coherent and concise expression
acknowledge sources of information and use standard scientific referencing conventions
Look at all these dotpoints and evaluate whether or not you know these things, any thing else thats not part of these dot points (for example australian privacy principles) will not be assessed.
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Have a read in my 'Research Methods' and 'Important VCE Knowledge' section in the attached notes. This document is still a work in progress, but I got an A in my first SAC for it. Everything in here is from notes that I've taken from my teacher, the Jacaranda book and key points from Sparknotes.com.