History GCSE
Statistical evidence
What Statistical evidence means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Statistical evidence
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Read the wording for your board, then hide it and explain Statistical evidence in your own words. Rough notes are fine. This is a self-check, with no mark or grade.
Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Objective, macro-level statistics on migration, employment and housing across the UK offered by government records and census data.
Topics that use Statistical evidence
- Option 13: The historic environment - 2 Knowledge, selection and use of sources for historical enquiries (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Bias and perspective
- Cross-referencing
- Historical enquiry
- Historical evidence
- National context
- Public opinion
- Source utility
- Focused question
Using Statistical evidence in the exam
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