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Which response best turns Data handling and analysis into an AO1 and AO3 answer? (1).
- A.Define correlation accurately, then evaluate it because the evidence, validity or reliability affects the strength of the conclusion.
- B.Only memorise the title Data handling and analysis without using evidence, AO terminology or evaluation.
- C.Treat correlation, experiment, explanation and treatment as identical forms of psychological reasoning.
- D.Write a general opinion about Research methods without linking it to a concept, study, method or data pattern.
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- The correct answer is Define correlation accurately, then evaluate it because the evidence, validity or reliability affects the strength of the conclusion..
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The correct option is Define correlation accurately, then evaluate it because the evidence, validity or reliability affects the strength of the conclusion. because Analyse and interpret correlations, including correlation coefficients.
requires precise Psychology terminology, AO1 knowledge and AO3 evaluation supported by study, method, treatment or data evidence. If a scenario is provided, apply the idea to that context before judging the evidence.
For research-method objectives, identify the method, variables, controls, conditions, validity, reliability or sampling issue before drawing the conclusion; sampling points should link the sample to population, bias, representativeness or generalisation.
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