NZQA registered unit standard
27693 version 1
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Title
Conduct a supervised psychological research activity and evaluate
its methodology
Level
3
Credits
6
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to conduct a
supervised psychological research activity and evaluate its
methodology.
Classification
Social Science Studies > Psychology
Available grade
Achieved, Merit, and Excellence
Criteria for Merit
Supervised psychological research activity is conducted
according to the scientific method, using identified and justified
research steps and key features of a selected research
method. The evaluation includes an explanation of key
strengths and/or limitations of the selected research method in
conducting the supervised psychological research activity.
Criteria for Excellence
Supervised psychological research activity is conducted
according to the scientific method, using identified and justified
research steps and all relevant features of a selected research
method. The evaluation includes a comprehensive explanation
of the strengths and/or limitations of the selected research
method in conducting the supervised psychological research
activity and an implication and/or application of the
methodology in psychological research.
Explanatory notes
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Definitions
Research methods refer to the quantitative and qualitative approaches taken to help
understand and explain psychological phenomena. Research methods for gathering
data in psychology include – experiment, observation, survey, interviews, case study,
psychometrics/tests and testing.
Research steps refer to the series of steps associated with the scientific method that
is used in psychological research.
Scientific method is the systematic and analytical approach to scientific thought that
emphasises the centrality of observation and experience in scientific enquiry.
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This unit standard can be awarded with an Achieved, Merit, or Excellence grade. For
the Achieved grade to be awarded, all outcomes must be achieved as specified in the
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outcome statement(s). For Merit or Excellence grades to be awarded, the candidate
must meet the Merit or Excellence criteria specified above.
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The psychological research activity involves teacher direction and supervision. A
supervised research activity is one where the teacher sets the parameters and
directs the research activity which may be carried out within the classroom or in an
appropriate and approved setting.
4
Outcome of the evaluation may be conveyed using written, oral, or audio-visual
presentation in response to a given assignment.
5
Teaching and learning guidelines that inform psychology as it is taught in
Aotearoa/New Zealand schools can be found at
http://seniorsecondary.tki.org.nz/Social-sciences/Psychology. Assessment support
material for these standards can be found at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz.
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Information on psychology as it is practiced in Aotearoa/New Zealand is available
from the New Zealand Psychological Society, http://www.psychology.org.nz.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Conduct a supervised psychological research activity and evaluate its methodology.
Range
one research activity is required.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Supervised psychological research activity is conducted according to the
scientific method, using identified and justified research steps and features of a
selected research method and strengths and/or limitations of the methodology
are explained.
methodology may include – observation, survey, interviews,
experiment, correlation, case study, psychometrics and/or tests.
Range
Replacement information
This unit standard replaced unit standard 11685.
Planned review date
31 December 2016
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
27 June 2012
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