A-LevelPsychologyResearch methods9990/21 · May/June 2021 · Q42 Marks
In the study by Yamamoto et al. (chimpanzee helping), quantitative data was collected.
- (a)Suggest one strength of collecting quantitative data in this study.[2]
Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2021). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [2] 1 mark for identifying strength (can be generic)
- 1 mark for link
- it is objective/it is not subjective/it does not require interpretation = 1 (advantage)
- so the measure of helping by each chimp will be consistent/reliable = 2nd mark link
- it is numerical = 1 (advantage)
- so helping scores can be easily compared/analysed/are more valid = 2nd mark link
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