| Date | May 2018 | Marks available | 8 | Reference code | 18M.Paper 1.BP.TZ1.2 |
| Level | SL and HL | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | TZ1 |
| Command term | Describe | Question number | 2 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Cognitive level of analysis
With reference to one study, describe how one particular research method is used at the cognitive level of analysis.
Markscheme
Refer to the paper 1 section A markbands.
The command term “describe” requires candidates to give a detailed account of how one particular research method is used in one study at the cognitive level of analysis.
Description of how the method is used might refer to key features of the method as well as how the method was used in one study. For example, experimental studies may identify the sampling and allocation procedures, the independent and dependent variables, and/or the way in which extraneous variables were controlled.
If a candidate describes one research method and one study but does not explicitly link the study to how the research method is used, up to a maximum of [6] should be awarded.
If a candidate describes one appropriate study without reference to one research method, apply the markbands up to a maximum of [3].
If a candidate addresses how one research method is used but does not refer to one appropriate study, apply the markbands up to a maximum of [4].
If a candidate describes more than one research method, credit should be given only to the first description.
If a candidate refers to more than one study, credit should be given only to the first study.
