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Which answer uses evidence most appropriately for Data handling and analysis? (3).
- A.Link the claim to a named study, method, theory or data pattern, then state what that evidence shows about the objective.
- B.Write a general opinion about Research methods without linking it to a concept, study, method or data pattern.
- C.List several topic words but do not explain what the evidence shows or why the judgement follows.
- D.Only memorise the title Data handling and analysis without using evidence, AO terminology or evaluation.
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- The correct answer is Link the claim to a named study, method, theory or data pattern, then state what that evidence shows about the objective..
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The correct option is Link the claim to a named study, method, theory or data pattern, then state what that evidence shows about the objective. because Calculate and interpret measures of dispersion, including range and standard deviation.
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 statistics objectives, name the statistic, test, probability, significance level or decision rule so the conclusion follows from the data.
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