9.1.9 - Additional research methods and techniques

9.1.9 Additional research methods and techniques: twin studies and aggression, animal experiments, case studies as used in different areas of psychology including case studies of brain-damaged patients in relation to memory, brain scanning/neuroimaging (CAT, PET, fMRI), randomised controlled trials (RCTs), content analysis, clinical interviewing, ethnographic fieldwork when getting data with children, longitudinal and cross-sectional research, cross-cultural and meta-analysis.

Use - additional research methods and techniques to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

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

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

Boundary: - Additional research methods and techniques is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.