Correlation (1.1) 12 Outline different types of Starter Students given funny correlations, to help make the Apply correlation Homework Research – – correlation (positive, point that they are not used to establish cause and effect and method to psychological core negative and no need for quantitative data, some examples: psychological core studies that have used correlation). studies, such as correlations, identify the Students create their own correlations, when given one identifying Levine et al co-variables. Identify the type of data as a correlation and needed for correlations. Practice writing own correlational hypotheses and others to then the different sub Describe null, alternative, guess whether these are one-tailed or two-tailed, null or types used. one-tailed (directional), alternative hypotheses. These could then be peer assessed. (non-directional) OCR resource: Guide to writing own hypotheses: hypotheses in relation to Complete table on strengths and weaknesses of using correlational research. correlation method. Evaluate use of Correlation OCR resource: visit the OCR psychology subject webpage method. and and techniques ‘Teaching Learning resources’ ‘Methods and use the Correlation folder. folder’ 13 Correlation (1.1) Apply knowledge to conduct Starter Mind map on planning own correlational research, using Present own Homework - Complete – a correlation as a practical previous knowledge from previous lessons. correlational research 12 mark procedure Methodological activity and reflect on the and evaluation of question for correlation issues (1.3) Carry out own correlational practical research. Evaluate own experience. research to peers. from OCR resource: research from key terms in methodological issues section. Practical activities Apply key terms; reliability (1.5) Some ideas for a correlation could include; Height and shoe size, and validity. Maths and English test scores, or self-esteem scores and Explain demand happiness. characteristics, social desirability, researcher effect, and researcher bias in relation to correlation.
12 Correlation (1.1) Outline different types of correlation (positive, negative and no correlation). Identify the type of data needed for correlations. Describe null, alternative, one-tailed (directional), (non-directional) hypotheses in relation to correlational research. Evaluate use of Correlation method. Starter – Students given funny correlations, to help make the point that they are not used to establish cause and effect and need for quantitative data, some examples: Students create their own correlations, when given one Practice writing own correlational hypotheses and others to guess whether these are one-tailed or two-tailed, null or alternative hypotheses. These could then be peer assessed. OCR resource: Guide to writing own hypotheses: Complete table on strengths and weaknesses of using correlation method. OCR resource: visit the OCR psychology subject webpage ‘Teaching and Learning resources’ ‘Methods and techniques folder’ and use the Correlation folder. Apply correlation method to psychological core studies, such as identifying Levine et al as a correlation and then the different sub types used. Homework – Research psychological core studies that have used correlations, identify the co-variables. 13 Correlation (1.1) Methodological issues (1.3) Practical activities (1.5) Apply knowledge to conduct a correlation as a practical activity and reflect on the experience. Apply key terms; reliability and validity. Explain demand characteristics, social desirability, researcher effect, and researcher bias in relation to correlation. Starter – Mind map on planning own correlational research, using previous knowledge from previous lessons. Carry out own correlational practical research. Evaluate own research from key terms in methodological issues section. Some ideas for a correlation could include; Height and shoe size, Maths and English test scores, or self-esteem scores and happiness. Present own correlational research and evaluation of research to peers. Homework - Complete 12 mark procedure question for correlation from OCR resource:
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