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8.3.1 - Research methods in clinical psychology

Syllabus
2026
Objective
8.3.1
Level
A2

- Research methods in clinical psychology

8.3.1 The use of research methods methods in psychology when carrying out research in clinical psychology:.; research methods from units 1 and 2 as appropriate.; randomised controlled trials (RCTs) related to clinical psychology.; neuroimaging, including structural and functional brain scanning related to clinical psychology.

Use - research methods in clinical psychology to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - research methods in clinical psychology determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - research methods in clinical psychology to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Research methods in clinical psychology is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

ConceptA-Level Edexcel Psychology A2