10-05-2007, 06:00 PM
So I took the test earlier today. I think I did reasonably well... at least a 'B'.
The mistake I initially made was simply memorizing the answers to the questions on IC. Luckily I read the 'Specific Exam Feedback' section a few weeks ago and took the advice someone gave regarding understanding the concepts behind all of the information. You really need to have a good grasp of the various types of research designs, as the latter half of the exam has a lot of questions that require you to identify them. Memorizing the answers on IC should help you get 50% of the questions correct, but your critical thinking skills will be required for that other 50%.
As mentioned in my other post, I also had a Rudman's guide on hand, however I ended up not using it. After the test I went back and looked it over, and to my surprise a number of questions in it seem to be lifted verbatim from the actual test! Focus on the first half of the book the most, as the stuff in the back seems to be outdated and used far less. The test is certainly passable with IC alone, but the Rudmans is an excellent supplement.
My recommendation: study the IC for Research Methods for a few weeks. Focus not on memorizing every answer, but actually understanding just what the heck they are talking about. Pay special attention to the 'Basic Concepts of Experimental Research' and 'Experimental Research Designs' area. Get your hands on a Rudman's if possible, and study the first third of the book. Doing both of these things will basically guarantee you a passing grade.
Best of luck with it.
The mistake I initially made was simply memorizing the answers to the questions on IC. Luckily I read the 'Specific Exam Feedback' section a few weeks ago and took the advice someone gave regarding understanding the concepts behind all of the information. You really need to have a good grasp of the various types of research designs, as the latter half of the exam has a lot of questions that require you to identify them. Memorizing the answers on IC should help you get 50% of the questions correct, but your critical thinking skills will be required for that other 50%.
As mentioned in my other post, I also had a Rudman's guide on hand, however I ended up not using it. After the test I went back and looked it over, and to my surprise a number of questions in it seem to be lifted verbatim from the actual test! Focus on the first half of the book the most, as the stuff in the back seems to be outdated and used far less. The test is certainly passable with IC alone, but the Rudmans is an excellent supplement.
My recommendation: study the IC for Research Methods for a few weeks. Focus not on memorizing every answer, but actually understanding just what the heck they are talking about. Pay special attention to the 'Basic Concepts of Experimental Research' and 'Experimental Research Designs' area. Get your hands on a Rudman's if possible, and study the first third of the book. Doing both of these things will basically guarantee you a passing grade.
Best of luck with it.
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