Dear Marissa They may use either strategy. Both are fine.
Writing samples: RelationshipsFor q1b, is it not purposive sampling as they chose the participants based on the fact they were hockey players?
Observation: Aggression in hockey playersHi John, hope all is well. Thank you for providing these excellent resources for us. I just wanted to clarify, based on the focus of these lessons on bias, a paper 3 question on avoiding bias will only relate to a study using a qualitative research...
Avoiding biasHi! Students have been discussing the following question: Discuss a biological approach to group dynamics. A concern they have is do the studies that they use to support the answer have to address the same approach (i.e....
Writing samples: RelationshipsWell spotted! Thank you, Ginelle. Fixed.
Group behaviour (sociocultural)Thank you John- I appreciate your guidance . I had similar concerns about the scope being too broad, too many variables, too clinical.
Extended Essay (2026)Hi John, above by the colorful image/Content for Paper 1, should the end read 'sociocultural factor' rather than 'biological factor'?
Group behaviour (sociocultural)Dear Pamela, We cannot approve questions. Please always let us know why you are unsure of the question, and we can answer questions about that. However, questions that start with "What are..." will result in a low mark. They must...
Extended Essay (2026)I have a similar /related question -one of my students is reviewing 'Understanding Factors Affecting the Development of Narcissistic Personality Disorders' and has posed the following research question : What are the Primary Psychological...
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Site authorDear Stephen, Yes, that is correct. And thank you for your kind words! Always nice on a Tuesday.
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