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AP® Psychology: Teaching Statistics and Research Methodology AP Test PrepAP® Psychology: Teaching Statistics and Research Methodology AP Test Prep
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AP® Psychology: Teaching Statistics and Research Methodology

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Psychologists use statistics? Scholars investigate the research behind the methodology of statistical analysis. Using hands-on practice, case-studies, and scatterplots, they complete various tasks to understand the very roots of high school psychology. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

statistics, correlation, intervals, ordinal numbers

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Split the class into pairs to assist with the research and calculations 
  • Design quiz questions mirroring the national AP exam and use as a preview/review for lesson

Classroom Considerations

  • Lesson requires calculators for each pupil

Pros

  • Resource provides detailed activities and materials
  • College Board directs instructors on how to present difficult material to students 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.3 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.3

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