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Paper 3: Psychological Skills - Data analysis
Quick questions on Inferential statistics and qualitative analysis - Edexcel A-Level Psychology
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What is choosing the inferential test?Show answer
For the sign test, Wilcoxon and Mann-Whitney, the result is significant when the calculated value is equal to or less than the critical value. For chi-squared and Spearman, the result is significant when the calculated value is equal to or greater than the critical value. Mixing up these two rules is the most common error.
What is analysis of qualitative data?Show answer
Qualitative data (interviews, open questions) are analysed for meaning rather than counted:
What is q1?Show answer
State the significance level used in psychology and explain what it means. [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
A study correlates two sets of ranked scores. Name and justify the inferential test. [3 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Outline the difference between thematic analysis and grounded theory. [4 marks]
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