Exam Prep

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# <b>Exam Prep</b>
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## Data Analysis for Psychology in R 2
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### dapR2 Team
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### Department of Psychology<br>The University of Edinburgh
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# Outline

+ Things to take into exam

+ Process

+ Structure of exam

+ Exam *'strategy'*

+ Example Questions

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# Things You Need for the Exam

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**What you need to take**

+ Student Card

+ Pens (blue or black ink)

+ Pencils and rubber

+ Ruler
  + If you like, not really needed, but might be useful 
  
+ Calculator
  + See list on Learn of permitted calculators  
  + No advantage to scientific vs normal  
  + **Phone/watch cannot be your calculator**

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**What you will be given**

+ Attendance slip

+ The equation sheet

+ A specific sheet for your MCQ answers

+ An answer book for all other questions

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# Process

+ You need to check your calendar [https://www.ed.ac.uk/timetabling-examinations/exams/exam-diets](https://www.ed.ac.uk/timetabling-examinations/exams/exam-diets)

+ Arrive in plenty of time (approx. 30 mins before exam starts)

+ There will be direction to room

+ Follow instructions for where to leave jackets, bags, phones, etc.

+ Take all stationary, calculator, and **student ID card** to your desk.

+ Invigilators will give you exam instructions

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# Filling in Front Covers

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# Things You Can Take Away

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<h2>NOTHING!</h2>

(Other than the things you bring in with you like pens, pencils, calculator)

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When you finish, you must leave all papers (question paper, answer sheets/books, equation sheet) in the exam hall.  
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# **Questions?**

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# Exam Structure

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**Section A - 30 marks**

+ 15 MCQs

+ 2 marks per MCQ

+ On all topics

+ Similar style to weekly quizzes - all questions have 4 proposed answers to choose from

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**Section B - 70 marks**

+ 10 Questions

+ Marks range from 4 to 12 marks per question:  
    + 2 x 4 marks
    + 2 x 5 marks
    + 2 x 6 marks
    + 2 x 8 marks
    + 2 x 12 marks

+ On range of topics  
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# Exam Strategy: Section A

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**Section A - 30 marks**

+ 15 MCQs

+ 2 marks per MCQ

+ On all topics

+ Similar style to weekly quizzes - all questions have 4 proposed answers to choose from
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**Suggested Approach**
+ Similar to quiz questions on Learn  
+ Spend 15-30 minutes on MCQs:
  + Approx. 1-2 minutes per MCQ
  + You can answer these quickly at the end
  + Do the ones you know, then move on
  + Keep track of how many you have not done, so you can go back to them at the end
  
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# Exam Strategy: Section B

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**Section B - 70 marks**

+ 10 Questions, where marks range from 4 to 12 marks per question:
   + 2 x 4 marks
   + 2 x 5 marks
   + 2 x 6 marks
   + 2 x 8 marks
   + 2 x 12 marks

+ On range of topics, where some questions will involve:
    + Short calculations
    + Asking you to explain statistical concepts discussed in the course
    + Giving you a research design/question and task you with detailing an appropriate analysis plan
    + Giving you model output and ask you to provide interpretation  
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**Suggested Approach**

+ 70% of marks in this section
+ Spend more time on higher mark questions
    + Marks arranged from highest to lowest marks (i.e., Q1 = 12 marks, Q10 = 4 marks)
+ Skim read all 10 questions
    + Prioritise highest mark questions
    + **BUT** also do the ones you know first
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# General Tips for Approaching Exam

+ Split your time according to the marks for the sections and questions  
  
+ Make an attempt to answer all questions
    + Section A: Guess if you need to - don't leave an MCQ answer blank 
    + Section B: A brief answer is better than no answer  
     
+ Section B: Read the questions very carefully. For the longer questions, the question will include information on the things we expect your answers to comment on. Questions in Section B have the number of marks indicated next to each question.
    + As a **(very rough)** rule of thumb, a mark will typically correspond to a sentence (so for a 4-mark question a 4-5 sentence answer would likely be appropriate)  
    
+ You will not necessarily need to directly use all the equations on the equation sheet, but they may help you answer questions

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# **Questions?**

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# Example Questions

+ Example questions to work on during lab

+ Live Q&A via Collaborate to discuss approach to answering these questions as part of our additional support sessions

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# Additional Support Sessions

We will be hosting a number of additional support sessions throughout April:

+ Monday 8th: Example exam questions Q&A  
+ Monday 15th: General Report Feedback  
+ Monday 22nd: Course content Q&A
  
All support sessions will:

+ Take place on Collaborate via DAPR2 Learn page (more details for how to access will be sent via announcement closer to the 8th April)  
+ Will run 10:00-11:00

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