Psychology 9990/22 February/March 2026: question paper and mark scheme

Cambridge AS & A Level Psychology (9990), Paper 2 Research Methods, February/March 2026. Read both free below, or download them. Done the paper? Get it marked by AI against this mark scheme.

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Paper: Paper 2 Research Methods
Total marks: 60
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Code on the paper: 9990/22/F/M/26

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10(b)(i) Describe one practical/methodological strength of this part of the 2 procedure. Do not refer to sampling or ethics in your answer. explanation of strength (generic or linked) = 1 detail = 1 (e.g. effect on results) Part of procedure may relate to: • operationalisation/objectivity • situational/participant variables • controls • design Accept other practical influences on validity or reliability 10(b)(ii) Describe one practical/methodological weakness of this part of the 2 procedure. Do not refer to sampling or ethics in your answer. explanation of weakness (generic or linked) = 1 detail = 1 (e.g. effect on results) Part of procedure may relate to: • operationalisation/subjectivity • situational/participant variables • controls • design Accept other practical influences on validity or reliability Trace ID: PC-88363E63F8 Re-uploading, mirroring or re-hosting this file on any other website or domain is unauthorised and traceable. Licensed for hosting on papacambridge.com only. PapaCambridge Downloaded from PapaCambridge - https://papacambridge.com/

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