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Please explain the three types of data you will need to know for A-Level Psychology. Give examples of each.

Nominal data is data that is categorised. For example, what pet do you have: Dog, cat, otherOrdinal data is data that can be put in order. For example, Jim scored 35 on a test and Joe scored 16 so Jim is ...

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What is the difference between localisation and lateralisation in the brain?

Localisation of function in the brain is the theory that different areas of the brain control specific physical/behavioural functions in the body. The brain is divided into four lobes: the temporal lobe, ...

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Explain 2 evaluation points of the BSRI (Bem Sex Role Inventory) (6 marks)

The BRSI appears to be a valid and reliable measuring scale for androgyny as there is support from a pilot study of 1000 students using the BRSI, and their results reflected their own descriptions of thei...

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What considerations are required when choosing a statistical test for a dataset?

This question gets asked regularly by A Level and University students. There are a few things to consider when choosing a statistical test for data. Note that more complex statistical tests such as ANOVA/...

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What might be the advantages and limitations of a laboratory experiment?

The main advantage of conducting an experiment in a lab is that variables are easier to control. This is often not the case in a field experiment, as this takes place in a normal environment for the parti...

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