Psychology A-Level
choosing a statistical test
What choosing a statistical test means in Psychology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of choosing a statistical test
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Requires three questions: difference or relationship, related or unrelated design, and level of measurement, named to justify the choice.
Topics that use choosing a statistical test
- Handling data (AQA A-Level)
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