An investigation into the effect of anchoring bias, using a high and low initial value when estimating the product of a mathematical equationSL
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7
Official IB Result
IB Grade: 7
Criteria A: Introduction
6/6
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3
6
Criteria Strands
A.1Investigation aim and relevance
Excellent
A.2Theory/model description and connection
Excellent
A.3Hypothesis and variables
Excellent
Criteria Feedback
- You state a clear, relevant aim and explain why the investigation matters in real-world contexts.
- You explain the theory coherently and connect it well to the predicted anchoring effect.
- Your hypothesis is precise and operationalizes both variables clearly.
- The wording could be slightly more concise in places.
- A few source details in the background section are not fully complete.
- Your framing would be even stronger with a sharper signpost of the investigation focus earlier in the introduction.
Criteria B: Exploration
4/4
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2
4
Criteria Strands
B.1Research design
Excellent
B.2Sampling and participants
Excellent
B.3Variables and materials
Excellent
Criteria Feedback
- You clearly describe the independent-samples design and explain why it fits the aim of the study.
- You describe the sample in enough detail to make the recruitment and participant characteristics transparent.
- You explain several materials and controls in a way that shows how they support the procedure and reduce unwanted influences.
- Some control details could be explained more precisely, especially the exact formatting features kept constant.
- A few choices would benefit from a fuller justification of why they suit this particular investigation.
- The rationale for participant choice could be linked more directly to the theoretical purpose of studying anchoring.
Criteria C: Analysis
4/6
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3
6
Criteria Strands
C.1Statistical analysis
Good
C.2Graphical presentation
Excellent
C.3Findings interpretation
Excellent
Criteria Feedback
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Criteria D: Evaluation
3/6
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3
6
Criteria Strands
D.1Findings discussion
Excellent
D.2Strengths and limitations
Excellent
D.3Modifications
Excellent
Criteria Feedback
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