Criterion A: The aim of the investigation is made apparent to the reader

Criterion A: The student explained the relevance of the topic covered

Comment: The relevance of the topic is explained by referencing the reliability of the eye-witness testimonies

Criterion A: The reader is presented with a description of the theory or a model behind the exploration

Criterion A: The reader is presented with a description of the theory or a model behind the exploration

Criterion A: The reader is presented with a description of the theory or a model behind the exploration

Criterion A: All psychology or topic-specific terminology is defined

Comment: The student provided definitions of 'schemas', 'schema theory', 'the misinformation effect', and 'reconstructive memory theory

Criterion A: The student clearly presents the connection between the selected theory or a model on which their exploration is based

Comment: Although the student attempts to connect the original study with the reconstructive memory theory, the link lacks a sufficient and clear explanation - the student should have explained how the theoretical assumptions are tested in practice in the experiment

Criterion A: The document clearly identifies the independent variable

Criterion A: The document clearly identifies the dependent variable

Criterion A: The null or research hypothesis includes both variables; independent and dependent

Criterion A: The null or research hypothesis includes both variables; independent and dependent

Criterion B: The student clearly describes and explains the research design (the reader is fully aware of what techniques were being applied)

Comment: The independent measures design is described and explained in detail

Criterion B: The student clearly describes and explains the sampling technique applied in the exploration

Comment: The student should have justified their choice of the sampling technique either by explaining why time efficiency was important for their study or by providing other relevant reasons, such as the pre-existence of a highly-motivated sample consisting of the target population

Criterion B: The student states any relevant characteristics of the research participants

Comment: The description features the age, number, language abilities, and attended program of study of participants

Criterion B: The document explains the choice of participants in a clear manner, providing appropriate justification for the selection to the reader

Comment: The student explained the increased motivation for participation among IB students

Criterion B: The student identifies and describes the controlled variables of their exploration

Criterion B: The student identifies and describes the controlled variables of their exploration

Criterion B: The student identifies and describes the controlled variables of their exploration

Criterion B: The student provides clear reasoning as to why the specific variables were controlled

Criterion B: The student provides clear reasoning as to why the specific variables were controlled

Criterion B: The document lists all materials that were used in the methodology

Comment: The student should have listed all of the materials used in the Exploration section instead of attaching them in the appendix section

Criterion B: The student clarifies their choice of materials used

Comment: For each material used, the student should have provided an explanation of their choice. For example, why did they choose a laptop and projector to project the video on instead of a phone?

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