# Writing the analysis and evaluation sections

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This is the second article in a series about writing the IA in IB Psychology. (See also [The IA in IB Psychology: Writing the introduction and the exploration sections](https://guide.fariaedu.com/psychology-teacher-articles/internal-assessment-1/the-ia-in-ib-psychology-writing-the-introduction-and-the-exploration-sections)) 

In this article, we will provide some advice about the last two sections and also a PowerPoint that takes you through each element of these two sections.

**Analysis (6 marks)**

* Include descriptive statistics to highlight the variability and spread of the data and inferential statistics to draw a conclusion about the significance of the data generated in terms of supporting your hypotheses.
  * Tips
    * Outline your results through written statements, a table and a correctly presented graph.
    * Explain why you used particular measures of central tendency and dispersion.
    * Explain why you used a particular test of significance.
    * Explicitly link your findings to the hypothesis.
    * Include a clear statement of whether the hypothesis is accepted or rejected.

**Evaluation (6 marks)**

* Include a discussion of the findings that link to the background theory you explained in the Introduction. Describe the strengths and limitations of your design, sampling and procedures. Suggest modifications.
  * Tips
    * You can identify simple mistakes that were made in the experiment but limitations also need to focus on the design and the sampling methods.
    * Modifications can focus on how more data or more effective data could be generated to arrive at a firmer conclusion. You can take one or both of the following approaches: link the modifications to the limitations you identified or suggest a whole new approach to the experimental design.

Download the PowerPoint *Writing the IA Report- Analysis and Evaluation* here: 

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