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Fraction - GCSE Psychology Definition

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In GCSE Psychology, understanding 'fractions' can be relevant when looking at data or statistics in psychological studies. A fraction is a way of expressing numbers that aren't whole, showing a part of a whole. It consists of two numbers, one on top of the other, separated by a line. The top number is called the 'numerator' and tells how many parts you have, while the bottom number is the 'denominator' and shows the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

For example, if you surveyed 100 people and found that 25 preferred a particular option, this result could be expressed as the fraction 25/100, showing that 25 out of the 100 people chose that option. Understanding fractions can help you better interpret data and outcomes in psychology studies.

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