Exam skills

what does the M in MEGAA stand for - what does this include? methodology → something specific about the method e.g. correlation, surveys, case studies, observation, etc.

is the data collected reliable?

can the research be replicated?

is the study valid?

what does the E in MEGAA stand for - what does this include? ethical issues → pointing out any ethical issues e.g. informed consent, deception, etc.

what does the G in MEGAA stand for - what does this include? generalisability → how applicable is it to different groups of people e.g. gender, culture, sampling method

what does the A in MEGAA stand for - what does this include? application/value → what are the good things about the study?

has it provided ground-breaking ideas? is it the first influence in a particular area? is it a well-supported study?

what does the A in MEGAA stand for - what does this include? alternatives → are there any other factors that account for the results? is the study contradicted by other evidence?

what does the S in SLAVE stand for - what does this include? supporting evidence → only say how the findings support the study!

sometimes there will be evidence that doesn’t support the theory!

what does the L in SLAVE stand for - what does this include? limits of evidence → discuss the limitations of the supporting evidence - don’t add too many!

2 maximum

what does the A in SLAVE stand for - what does this include? alternatives → what other theories may play a role in the behaviour being studied?

these can be used as a contrast

what does the V in SLAVE stand for - what does this include? value → can the theory be applied to real-life situations?

can it be used to benefit people and society?

is the theory the first of its kind/ground-breaking?

what does the E in SLAVE stand for - what does this include? economic implications & extra points → are there any economic implications of the research area or theory?

any other points can be used here - just extra info!