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Which approach would avoid a generic answer on Data handling and analysis? (4).
- A.Use precise psychological terminology and connect each point to correlation, because unsupported opinion would not meet the objective.
- B.List several topic words but do not explain what the evidence shows or why the judgement follows.
- C.Only memorise the title Data handling and analysis without using evidence, AO terminology or evaluation.
- D.Treat correlation, experiment, explanation and treatment as identical forms of psychological reasoning.
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- The correct answer is Use precise psychological terminology and connect each point to correlation, because unsupported opinion would not meet the objective..
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The correct option is Use precise psychological terminology and connect each point to correlation, because unsupported opinion would not meet the objective. 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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