Psychology A-Level
results before interpretation
What results before interpretation means in Psychology A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of results before interpretation
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Giving a figure and a direction, such as the means for two named conditions and which was higher, and saving interpretation for the conclusion.
Topics that use results before interpretation
- Section A: Core studies (OCR A-Level)
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