PSYCHOLOGY-H167 · Cambridge OCR AS Level
PSYCHOLOGY-H167/11
Research methods
Psychology - H167 · 2024 · Variant 1
Relative difficulty
Analysis source: OCR
Analysis aligned to the official syllabus and assessment design.
3.5 / 5
150
180 min
Research Methods and Data Analysis
Cohort performance
Session statistics from official examination reports
Total marks
150
Duration
180 min
Session difficulty
3.5 / 5
Key examiner messages
Top priorities from the principal examiner before you revise
The H167 exam series maintains a rigorous standard, testing candidates across both theoretical core studies and highly specific practical research applications.
H167/01 (Research Methods) was characterized by a balance between descriptive statistical design and practical execution, demanding both accurate graphical representation and a deep understanding of inferential statistics.
H167/02 (Core Studies) pushed candidates to make explicit, evidence-based links between classic studies and wider psychological perspectives.
Question difficulty map
How candidates performed on each question in this series
No data available in official reports
Assessment objectives
Skill and AO weighting from official examiner commentary
Skill weighting
Shows the skill mix this paper tested most heavily.
Methodological
Weight: 6100%Mathematical
Weight: 583%Conceptual Application
Weight: 467%Critical Evaluation
Weight: 233%
Method marks watchlist
Where working, steps, or method marks were commonly lost
No data available in official reports
Recurring mistakes across years
Themes examiners flag in multiple recent sessions for this subject
No data available in official reports
Question choice intelligence
Mean scores and popularity for optional questions (HKDSE electives)
No data available in official reports
Level exemplars
What candidate scripts at each grade level looked like
No data available in official reports
Grade & admission context
How marks relate to grade thresholds and entry standards
Report type
Examiner report — national grade boundaries and question-level commentary
Level A
Approx. 64% of maximum mark
Level B
Approx. 57% of maximum mark
Level C
Approx. 50% of maximum mark
Level D
Approx. 43% of maximum mark
Level E
Approx. 37% of maximum mark
Deep insights
What top candidates did
Techniques and approaches examiners rewarded in this series
No data available in official reports
Command word playbook
How to match each command word to the expected response style
Match the expected response style for “Outline” questions.
Give reasons and link mechanism to outcome; each point needs a because/so chain.
Apply knowledge to an unfamiliar context; concise, practical points score best.
Name or point to the specific feature asked for — avoid extra explanation.
Show formula, substitution, and unit; method marks need visible working.
Present multiple perspectives with evidence; balance breadth and depth.
Time traps
Sections where candidates spent disproportionate time relative to marks
Min per mark: 1.5
Min per mark: 1.4
Min per mark: 1.3
Min per mark: 1.2
Min per mark: 1.1
Syllabus traceability
Topics linked to questions and mark weighting in this session
Research methods and techniques
30 marks this session
Data recording, analysis and presentation
30 marks this session
Core Studies
28 marks this session
MCQ trap analytics
Commonly chosen wrong options from examiner commentary
No data available in official reports
Topic heatmap across years
Mark concentration by topic and exam year for this subject
Mark intensity
Data recording, analysis and presentation
Core Studies
Research methods and techniques
Areas, perspectives and debates
Key themes and areas of psychology
Paper comparison
Marks and duration breakdown across papers in this session
H167/01 Research methods: H167/02 Psychological themes through core studies:
Marks you can still earn
Where valid approaches outside the mark scheme may still gain credit
- Writing a two-tailed alternative hypothesis when a one-tailed is explicitly requested, forfeiting all marks.
Practise what examiners flagged
Target weak topics from this report inside the Revui app
Research methods and techniques
30 marks this session
Practise in RevuiData recording, analysis and presentation
30 marks this session
Practise in RevuiCore Studies
28 marks this session
Practise in RevuiSelf-diagnostic checklist
Key actions before you sit this paper — copy and tick off as you revise
- 1Message
The H167 exam series maintains a rigorous standard, testing candidates across both theoretical core studies and highly specific practical research applications.
- 2Message
H167/01 (Research Methods) was characterized by a balance between descriptive statistical design and practical execution, demanding both accurate graphical representation and a deep understanding of inferential statistics.
- 3Message
H167/02 (Core Studies) pushed candidates to make explicit, evidence-based links between classic studies and wider psychological perspectives.
Teacher briefing pack
One-page session summary for tutors and classroom review
2024 2024
Psychology - H167
The H167 exam series maintains a rigorous standard, testing candidates across both theoretical core studies and highly specific practical research applications. H167/01 (Research Methods) was characterized by a balance between descriptive statistical design and practical executio
The H167 exam series maintains a rigorous standard, testing candidates across both theoretical core studies and highly specific practical research applications.
H167/01 (Research Methods) was characterized by a balance between descriptive statistical design and practical execution, demanding both accurate graphical representation and a deep understanding of inferential statistics.
H167/02 (Core Studies) pushed candidates to make explicit, evidence-based links between classic studies and wider psychological perspectives.
- Total marks
- 150
- Duration
- 180 min
- Session difficulty
- 3.5 / 5
Session analysis
The H167 exam series maintains a rigorous standard, testing candidates across both theoretical core studies and highly specific practical research applications. H167/01 (Research Methods) was characterized by a balance between descriptive statistical design and practical execution, demanding both accurate graphical representation and a deep understanding of inferential statistics. H167/02 (Core Studies) pushed candidates to make explicit, evidence-based links between classic studies and wider psychological perspectives.
Updated Jun 14, 2026
Paper breakdown
H167/01 Research methods: H167/02 Psychological themes through core studies:
Top chapters
Exam structure insights
Marks by chapter
See where the marks were concentrated so revision time goes to the highest-value topics.
Mark accessibility
Estimate which marks were basic, mid-level, or high-difficulty.
77% within easy or medium reach
Command word frequency
Spot common command words so answers match the expected response style.
Question type mix
Compare the mark share of each paper section and question type.
Short Answer
61·21·41%
Essay / Design
44·5·29%
Practical Application
30·4·20%
Multiple Choice
15·15·10%
Study ROI
Bigger bubbles recur more often; higher bubbles carry more marks, helping you rank revision priorities.
Difficulty trend
Compare difficulty across recent years.
Time vs marks
Compare marks with suggested time allocation to plan exam pacing.
Paper 1 Section A (
0.67 m/minPaper 1 Section C (
0.71 m/minPaper 2 Section A (
0.88 m/minPaper 2 Section B (
0.80 m/minPaper 2 Section C (
0.83 m/minTotal marks
110
Total time
140 min
Avg pace
0.79
Next-year prediction
Topics worth watching next year, with the reason shown directly below each bar.
Observational Sampling Techniques
85%85%
Parametric Statistical Assumptions
75%75%
OCR AS Psychology 2024 Analysis
The H167 exam series maintains a rigorous standard, testing candidates across both theoretical core studies and highly specific practical research applications. H167/01 (Research Methods) was characterized by a balance between descriptive statistical design and practical execution, demanding both accurate graphical representation and a deep understanding of inferential statistics. H167/02 (Core Studies) pushed candidates to make explicit, evidence-based links between classic studies and wider psychological perspectives.
Exam tips
Paper format
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Total marks
- 75
- Weighting
- 50%
- Question types
- Multiple Choice, Short Answer, Design Essay, Short Answer / Calculation
Analysis is paraphrased for study purposes. Always verify against the official examiner report and mark scheme.