Mathematical Skills (AQA A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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% of A-Level Psych marks needing maths skills
% of A-Level Psych marks needing maths skills
At least 10%
Basic percentage formula
Basic percentage formula
(Number meeting criteria / Total) × 100
Convert percentage to decimal
Convert percentage to decimal
Remove % sign, move decimal 2 places left
Meaning of p ≤ 0.05
Meaning of p ≤ 0.05
5% or less chance results from chance alone
Common 0.05 error
Common 0.05 error
Writing 0.5 (50%) instead of 0.05 (5%)
Part-to-whole ratio
Part-to-whole ratio
Compares one part to the total
Part-to-part ratio
Part-to-part ratio
Compares one part directly to another part
Method to simplify fractions
Method to simplify fractions
Find highest common factor, divide both by it
Rounding rule (sig. figures)
Rounding rule (sig. figures)
≥5 round up; <5 round down
Essential graph components
Essential graph components
Labelled axes, correct plot, title, appropriate scale