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GCSE Psychology · key term
A proportion expressed out of 100.
Used by AQA and OCR
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Revise: Computation SkillsThe meaning of a calculation matters as much as the arithmetic: a percentage describes a proportion, while a mean summarises a set of scores.
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For a percentage, divide by the relevant total, not automatically by the whole sample if the question concerns a subgroup.
Show the calculation as well as the answer. Include a percentage sign or the appropriate unit, and follow any rounding instruction.
For a percentage, divide by the relevant total, not automatically by the size of the entire study.
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A proportion expressed as an amount out of 100.
A percentage expresses a proportion out of 100.
A proportion expressed out of 100, written using the % sign.
