Diploma Programme - Psychology Research Methods: A Practical Guide (NYP Due December 2025)

IB DP Psychology: Practical Skills and Research Methods Guide

Empower your students to think like psychologists.
This indispensable resource helps IB Diploma Programme Psychology students ask deeper questions and explore why humans behave the way they do. Designed to guide students through their class practicals and research projects, it builds the critical skills needed to analyse methods, interpret data, and apply their understanding in final assessments.

🌟 Key Features

Practical Support
Step-by-step guidance through all four class practicals. Students learn how to frame aims and hypotheses, design and plan research, record and present results, and thoughtfully analyse and reflect on their findings.

Key Connections
Deepens understanding of key methodologies, ethical considerations, and psychological concepts as they relate to each context and class practical.

Engaging Learning Tools
“Studies in Focus” bring each research method to life, while “Key Concept” boxes build psychological literacy. “Compare and Contrast It!” sections challenge students to evaluate and differentiate between methods.

Active Learning
Every chapter includes scaffolded activities and reflection questions that guide students through the research process and encourage critical thinking.

Assessment Connections
Links every class practical to IB assessment criteria with Apply It! practice questions, model responses, and clear explanations to strengthen performance in Paper 2 and Higher Level Paper 3.

Internal Assessment Guidance
A dedicated final chapter helps students confidently plan, design, and execute their Internal Assessment with practical examples, templates, and expert tips.