How to Answer IB Psychology Paper 3 – Research Methods (HL Only)

Complete guide to answering IB Psychology Paper 3 (HL only). Covers research methodology, ethics, and critical analysis of studies.

Paper 3 (HL only) tests understanding of research methodology. You are given an unseen study and must answer questions about: research design, sampling, ethics, validity, reliability, and generalisability. Key strategies: identify the method used, evaluate strengths and limitations, suggest improvements, and discuss ethical considerations. Time: 1 hour for all questions.