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2.4 Research methodology

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2.4.1—Data representation

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• Understand that data is represented and analysed in different forms depending on design and data type. • Interpret tables, graphs and research results.

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2.4.2—Descriptive statistics

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• Analyse and interpret mean, median, mode, range, standard deviation and semi-interquartile range.

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2.4.3—Inferential statistics

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• Interpret common tests of difference and relationship, including chi-square, t-tests, Mann-Whitney, Wilcoxon and correlations. • Understand effect size and statistical significance.

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2.4.4—Thematic analysis

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• Understand stages of thematic analysis for finding patterns in textual data and grouping them into research-relevant themes.

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2.4.5—Credibility

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• Explain strategies for ensuring credibility in psychological research.

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2.4.6—Research methods

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• Differentiate experiments, observations, surveys, interviews, correlational studies and case studies. • Select suitable methods for psychological questions and evaluate advantages, disadvantages, ethics and external variables.

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2.4.7—Sampling techniques

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• Explain advantages and disadvantages of self-selected, opportunity, stratified, random and snowball sampling.

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