GCSE psychology [edexcel]- Research methods, analysing data

This is a GCSE psychology lesson which focuses on analysing data. Specifically focusing on descriptive statistics, fractions, percentages etc. The lesson is designed to last 90 minutes, there are a total of 16 slides on the power point. There is also a worksheet which includes exam questions which students are guided through throughout the lesson.

Included:

• Starter, students to unscramble key concepts related to research methods. Answers on the slide.
• Title page, encouraging students to think about what data analysis means, and assessing their prior knowledge on key concepts.
• Explanation of standard form and decimal form. Short answer exam question on standard form- question provided on pp and worksheet. Mark scheme included on pp slide.
• Explanation of decimal place and rounding. Application task for students to complete on slide.
• Explanation of significant figures and estimation. Images from the textbook, but may wish to have the gcse edexcel psychology textbook to hand to also read through with students. Short answer exam question on estimation, question on worksheet and mark scheme on pp slide.
• Explanation of ratios with a short answer exam question for students to complete.
• Explanation of percentages and fractions- application task to complete.
• Explanation of descriptive statistics (range, mean, median and mode). Tasks and exam questions for students to complete. All answers provided on pp slides.
• Key concepts sheet for students to complete based on what they have learnt during the lesson. May need to use the textbooks to complete this.