Dear Emily, The data is correlational. The study is considered quasi experimental (specifically, a natural experiment). Thankfully, after the November exams, this will no longer be a requirement (using research and identifying the method)....
Caspi et al (2003)Dear Kanika No. The IB considers this double dipping and is not allowed. They can choose a similar topic, but the research question may not be the same.
Choice of research topicThanks, Dominic. The guidance there is 5 - 6. If you make a copy of the presentation, you can adapt it as you want to make sure that it is clear for your students. Thank you for following up with me.
An overview of Extended Essay (2027)Dear Michelle, Yes, they need to create their own data collection tool (eg., questionnaire). They do not create a consent form. The data collection tool is assessed as part of crirterion C and must be included in the appendices.
Internal Assessment (teacher)Hi John, Apologies if this has been asked elsewhere but I seem to remember seeing this study described as both natural experiment and quasi-experiment in the past. Quasi as it investigates naturally occurring groups (allele length) and...
Caspi et al (2003)Dear John, Can students pursuing EE in psychology select the same topic for their IA? (It meets the IA requirement of a specific problem that is being addressed for a target problem, and there is evidence for it.)
Choice of research topicDear Natalie, No. That would be limitation of the study. But it would not be a factor that makes it difficult to interpret the data of the graph. You will see that I recommend that students use the acronym "LACS." They...
Motivation: Self Determination TheoryDear Charles, No. You only need to teach one disorder.
OCD: Diagnosing LiamHi John and Laura, I have a quick question about the 'materials' vs 'data collection tool'. Study summary: I have a learner who is looking at gamified vs text based feedback and it's impact on learning. He...
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John, thanks very much - I had assumed as much.
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