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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

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2 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
outcome statement(s). For Merit or Excellence grades to be awarded, the candidate
must meet the Merit or Excellence criteria specified above.

3 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.

6 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
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Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process Version Date Last Date for Assessment
Registration 1 27 June 2012 31 December 2019
Review 2 23 November 2017 31 December 2019

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