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Practical investigation: Edexcel A‑Level Psychology questions

Every Edexcel A-Level Psychology exam question on 4.5 Practical investigation, 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q15

    June 2025 · Paper 1

    8 marks4.5 Practical investigation
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2025 Paper 1, question 15: Discuss the practical issues you considered in the design and implementation of your learning theories practical investigation. (8)

  2. Q6(a)

    June 2025 · AS Paper 2

    4 marks4.5 Practical investigation
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2025 AS Paper 2, question 6(a): Describe the results of the quantitative and qualitative data analysis from your practical investigation in learning theories. (4) 6 As part of your psychology

  3. Q6(b)

    June 2025 · AS Paper 2

    2 marks4.5 Practical investigation
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2025 AS Paper 2, question 6(b): Explain one weakness of your practical investigation in learning theories. (2) 6 As part of your psychology course, you were required to carry out a practical i

  4. Q6(c)

    June 2025 · AS Paper 2

    4 marks4.5 Practical investigation
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2025 AS Paper 2, question 6(c): Explain two strengths of your practical investigation in learning theories in terms of validity. (4) 6 As part of your psychology course, you were required to c

  5. Q4(a)

    June 2022 · AS Paper 2

    2 marks4.5 Practical investigation
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2022 AS Paper 2, question 4(a): State the hypothesis for your practical investigation in learning theories. (2) 4 As part of your psychology course you were required to carry out a practical i

  6. Q4(b)

    June 2022 · AS Paper 2

    2 marks4.5 Practical investigation
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2022 AS Paper 2, question 4(b): Describe how you gathered quantitative data for your practical investigation in learning theories. (2) 4 As part of your psychology course you were required to

  7. Q4(c)

    June 2022 · AS Paper 2

    2 marks4.5 Practical investigation
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2022 AS Paper 2, question 4(c): Explain one conclusion that you made from the quantitative data for your practical investigation in learning theories. (2) 4 As part of your psychology course y

  8. Q4(d)

    June 2022 · AS Paper 2

    4 marks4.5 Practical investigation
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2022 AS Paper 2, question 4(d): Explain two weaknesses of your practical investigation in learning theories. (4) 4 As part of your psychology course you were required to carry out a practical

  9. Q13(a)

    October 2020 · Paper 1

    3 marks4.5 Practical investigation
    The whole paper ↗
    October 2020 Paper 1, question 13(a): Describe the procedure from your learning theories practical investigation. (3) 13 In your studies of learning theories you will have conducted a practical inve

  10. Q13(b)

    October 2020 · Paper 1

    4 marks4.5 Practical investigation
    The whole paper ↗
    October 2020 Paper 1, question 13(b): Explain two improvements that you could make to your learning theories practical investigation. (4) 13 In your studies of learning theories you will have conduc

  11. Q7

    October 2020 · AS Paper 2

    3 marks4.5 Practical investigation
    The whole paper ↗
    October 2020 AS Paper 2, question 7: You were required to carry out a practical investigation when studying learning theories. Describe the procedure for your practical investigation in learning th

  12. Q6(a)

    June 2017 · AS Paper 2

    2 marks4.5 Practical investigation
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2017 AS Paper 2, question 6(a): Describe the aim of the practical investigation you carried out when studying learning theories. (2) 6 As part of your AS Psychology specification you were requ

  13. Q6(b)

    June 2017 · AS Paper 2

    3 marks4.5 Practical investigation
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2017 AS Paper 2, question 6(b): As part of your practical investigation you were required to analyse the findings to produce results, including a chi squared test. Describe the results of you

  14. Q6(c)

    June 2017 · AS Paper 2

    4 marks4.5 Practical investigation
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2017 AS Paper 2, question 6(c): Explain two strengths of the practical investigation you carried out when studying learning theories. (4) 6 As part of your AS Psychology specification you were
All 14 questions on Practical investigation, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 1, Q15 (8 marks): Discuss the practical issues you considered in the design and implementation of your learning theories practical investigation. (8)
  2. June 2025, AS Paper 2, Q6(a) (4 marks): Describe the results of the quantitative and qualitative data analysis from your practical investigation in learning theories. (4) 6 As part of your psychology
  3. June 2025, AS Paper 2, Q6(b) (2 marks): Explain one weakness of your practical investigation in learning theories. (2) 6 As part of your psychology course, you were required to carry out a practical i
  4. June 2025, AS Paper 2, Q6(c) (4 marks): Explain two strengths of your practical investigation in learning theories in terms of validity. (4) 6 As part of your psychology course, you were required to c
  5. June 2022, AS Paper 2, Q4(a) (2 marks): State the hypothesis for your practical investigation in learning theories. (2) 4 As part of your psychology course you were required to carry out a practical i
  6. June 2022, AS Paper 2, Q4(b) (2 marks): Describe how you gathered quantitative data for your practical investigation in learning theories. (2) 4 As part of your psychology course you were required to
  7. June 2022, AS Paper 2, Q4(c) (2 marks): Explain one conclusion that you made from the quantitative data for your practical investigation in learning theories. (2) 4 As part of your psychology course y
  8. June 2022, AS Paper 2, Q4(d) (4 marks): Explain two weaknesses of your practical investigation in learning theories. (4) 4 As part of your psychology course you were required to carry out a practical
  9. October 2020, Paper 1, Q13(a) (3 marks): Describe the procedure from your learning theories practical investigation. (3) 13 In your studies of learning theories you will have conducted a practical inve
  10. October 2020, Paper 1, Q13(b) (4 marks): Explain two improvements that you could make to your learning theories practical investigation. (4) 13 In your studies of learning theories you will have conduc
  11. October 2020, AS Paper 2, Q7 (3 marks): You were required to carry out a practical investigation when studying learning theories. Describe the procedure for your practical investigation in learning th
  12. June 2017, AS Paper 2, Q6(a) (2 marks): Describe the aim of the practical investigation you carried out when studying learning theories. (2) 6 As part of your AS Psychology specification you were requ
  13. June 2017, AS Paper 2, Q6(b) (3 marks): As part of your practical investigation you were required to analyse the findings to produce results, including a chi squared test. Describe the results of you
  14. June 2017, AS Paper 2, Q6(c) (4 marks): Explain two strengths of the practical investigation you carried out when studying learning theories. (4) 6 As part of your AS Psychology specification you were

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