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Quantitative Data Analysis: Edexcel A Level Psychology

Practise Edexcel Psychology quantitative data analysis by calculating statistics, converting ratios and percentages, constructing graphs and interpreting results.

Syllabus
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Course
Psychology XPS01/YPS01
Level
AS

Exam points

  • Calculate mean, median, mode, range or standard deviation, substituting data into formulae and rounding correctly.
  • Convert data into percentages, ratios or fractions, and construct graphs with titles, axes and accurate plots.
  • Interpret tables and graphs, draw data-based conclusions, and justify standard deviation over range when needed.

1.2.6 - Quantitative data analysis question 1

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Manon has decided to carry out a piece of research to test whether those who practise playing a computer game every day will achieve a higher score than those who do not practise.

Question (a)

(a)

Calculate the mean score for males in Condition B using the data in Table 1.
You must give your answer to two decimal places.

Space for calculations

Mean score for Condition B

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Question (b)

(b)

Explain one conclusion Manon can make from the data.

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Question (c)

(c)

Explain why standard deviation may be an appropriate measure of dispersion that Manon could use to analyse her data.

Figure for Question (c) — Edexcel A-Level Psychology AS

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