📘 A-Level Psychology: Research Methods Revision Guide

Master the Research Methods topic with this comprehensive study guide, tailored for AQA A-level Psychology. This resource breaks down the content-heavy unit into clear, exam-focused notes — giving you everything you need to revise effectively and tackle tricky methods questions with confidence.

✨ What’s Inside?

✅ Concise Summaries – Covers all Research Methods content from the AQA specification in simple, structured notes that make even the most challenging concepts easy to understand.

✅ Research Studies & Examples – Key examples explained in straightforward language, showing how methods are applied in psychological research.

✅ Evaluation Points for Every Section – Carefully selected AO3 points for each method and concept to help you analyse and critique effectively.

✅ Exam Tips from Examiners – Practical advice drawn from examiner reports to help you avoid common pitfalls, interpret questions accurately, and score higher on methods-based exam questions.

✅ Visually Clear Layout – Structured with headings, bullet points, and space for your own notes to make revision simple, engaging, and effective.

🎯 Why This Guide?Research Methods is one of the most important topics in A-level Psychology, as it’s tested across both first- and second-year papers. Many students struggle with applying knowledge to scenarios and handling the heavy volume of content. This guide makes revision easier by breaking down methods into manageable chunks and showing you exactly how to apply them in exam-style questions.

Whether you’re preparing for class tests, mocks, or final exams, this guide is a time-saving resource that gives you confidence and clarity.