Choosing a Statistical Test – Complete Lesson (AQA A Level Psychology)

Choosing a Statistical Test – Complete Lesson (Interactive) + Student Handout
AQA Psychology Research Methods | Fully Animated | Scaffolded | Includes Real Exam Questions | No Prep Required

This engaging resource is divided into 4 parts

1. Understanding the difference between an experiment and a study of relationship
2. Writing null and alternative hypotheses - (this helps students understand why we need statistical tests)
3. Understanding inferential statistics and levels of measurement
4. Choosing the correct statistical test using research design and data type

Lesson duration: Approximately **1 hour and 40 minutes, **depending on class pace.

What’s Included:

41-Slide Fully Animated PowerPoint
Every key point and example appears one click at a time, guiding students through complex ideas at an accessible pace. Teacher-led animations allow you to pause, question, and discuss before each reveal.

DO NOW Starter Activity (x2)
Quick recap tasks help activate prior knowledge on research methods before introducing new concepts.

Guided Practice & WE DO Sections
Interactive examples model how to identify study types, write hypotheses, and justify test selection. Students follow the teacher through worked examples, reinforcing understanding through discussion.

**5 Consolidation Tasks **
o Students decide whether each study shows a difference or relationship, identify IV/DV, determine level of measurement, and select the correct statistical test.
o Builds confidence for AQA exam questions on research methods and inferential testing.

Printable Student Handout (13 pages)
o Mirrors the slides so students spent less time copying from the board and more time on class discussions.

Exam Question Practice
o 4 AQA past-paper questions with model answers demonstrating how to justify the correct statistical test.