Overall Score: 20/22
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Criteria A: Introduction
6/6
0
3
6
Criteria Strands
Excellent
Investigation aim and relevance
Excellent
Theory/model description and connection
Excellent
Hypothesis and variables
Criteria Feedback
- Aim and real-world relevance are clearly stated and expertly explained
- Theory is accurately described and explicitly linked to the investigation design
- Both null and directional hypotheses fully operationalize IV and DV, including units
- Minor stylistic awkwardness in phrasing
- Slight misquoting of Loftus & Palmer question wording
Criteria B: Exploration
4/4
0
2
4
Criteria Strands
Excellent
Research design
Excellent
Sampling and participants
Excellent
Variables and materials
Criteria Feedback
- Independent‐measures design is not only described but explained in terms of avoiding order effects and demand characteristics
- Sampling technique and participant characteristics are described and justified with ethical and practical rationale
- Controlled variables and material choices are clearly explained in relation to internal validity
- Inconsistent appendix labeling (e.g., Appendix F cited twice)
- Ethical justification for deception could be expanded
Criteria C: Analysis
4/6
0
3
6
Criteria Strands
Good
Statistical analysis
Moderate
Graphical presentation
Moderate
Findings interpretation
Criteria Feedback
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Criteria D: Evaluation
6/6
0
3
6
Criteria Strands
Moderate
Findings discussion
Excellent
Strengths and limitations
Excellent
Modifications
Criteria Feedback
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