Edexcel S1 2007 June — Question 5 17 marks

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleS1 (Statistics 1)
Year2007
SessionJune
Marks17
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TopicData representation
TypeComplete frequency table from histogram only
DifficultyModerate -0.3 This is a standard S1 histogram question requiring frequency density calculations and basic statistical measures. While it involves multiple parts, each step follows routine procedures: reading histogram bars (frequency = frequency density × class width), linear interpolation for median/quartiles, and applying standard formulas. The calculations are straightforward with no conceptual challenges beyond understanding the frequency density principle, making it slightly easier than average.
Spec2.02b Histogram: area represents frequency2.02f Measures of average and spread2.02g Calculate mean and standard deviation

5. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{045e10d2-1766-4399-aa0a-5619dd0cce0f-10_726_1509_255_278} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 2}
\end{figure} Figure 2 shows a histogram for the variable \(t\) which represents the time taken, in minutes, by a group of people to swim 500 m .
  1. Complete the frequency table for \(t\).
    \(t\)\(5 - 10\)\(10 - 14\)\(14 - 18\)\(18 - 25\)\(25 - 40\)
    Frequency101624
  2. Estimate the number of people who took longer than 20 minutes to swim 500 m .
  3. Find an estimate of the mean time taken.
  4. Find an estimate for the standard deviation of \(t\).
  5. Find the median and quartiles for \(t\). One measure of skewness is found using \(\frac { 3 ( \text { mean } - \text { median } ) } { \text { standard deviation } }\).
  6. Evaluate this measure and describe the skewness of these data.

Question 5:
Part (a):
AnswerMarks
18–25 group: area \(= 7 \times 5 = 35\); 25–40 group: area \(= 15 \times 1 = 15\)B1, B1 (2 marks)
Part (b):
AnswerMarks Guidance
\((25-20)\times 5 + (40-25)\times 1 = 40\)M1A1 (2 marks) \(5\times5\) is enough evidence of method for M1. Condone 19.5, 20.5 instead of 20 etc.
Part (c):
AnswerMarks Guidance
Midpoints are \(7.5, 12, 16, 21.5, 32.5\); \(\sum f = 100\)M1, B1
\(\frac{\sum ft}{\sum f} = \frac{1891}{100} = 18.91\)M1A1 (4 marks) Use of some midpoints, at least 3 correct for M1. \(\frac{\sum ft}{\sum f}\) for M1 and anything rounding to 18.9 for A1.
Part (d):
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(\sigma_t = \sqrt{\frac{41033}{100} - \bar{t}^2}\) or \(\sqrt{\frac{n}{n-1}\left(\frac{41033}{100} - \bar{t}^2\right)}\) alternative OKM1, M1
\(\sigma_t = \sqrt{52.74...} = 7.26\)A1 (3 marks) Clear attempt at \(\frac{41033}{100} - \bar{t}^2\) or alternative for first M1. They may use their \(\bar{t}\) and gain method mark. Square root for second M1. Anything rounding to 7.3 for A1.
Part (e):
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(Q_2 = 18\) (or 18.1 if \((n+1)\) used)B1
\(Q_1 = 10 + \frac{15}{16} \times 4 = 13.75\) (or 15.25 numerator gives 13.8125)M1A1
\(Q_3 = 18 + \frac{25}{35} \times 7 = 23\) (or 25.75 numerator gives 23.15)A1 (4 marks) Clear attempt at either quartile for M1. These take the form 'lower limit' + correct fraction \(\times\) 'class width'. Anything rounding to 13.8 for lower quartile. 23 or anything rounding to 23.2 dependent on method.
Part (f):
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(0.376...\); Positive skewB1, B1 (2 marks) Anything rounding to 0.38 for B1 or 0.33 for B1 if \((n+1)\) used. Correct answer or correct statement following from their value for second B1.
## Question 5:

**Part (a):**
18–25 group: area $= 7 \times 5 = 35$; 25–40 group: area $= 15 \times 1 = 15$ | B1, B1 (2 marks) |

**Part (b):**
$(25-20)\times 5 + (40-25)\times 1 = 40$ | M1A1 (2 marks) | $5\times5$ is enough evidence of method for M1. Condone 19.5, 20.5 instead of 20 etc.

**Part (c):**
Midpoints are $7.5, 12, 16, 21.5, 32.5$; $\sum f = 100$ | M1, B1 |
$\frac{\sum ft}{\sum f} = \frac{1891}{100} = 18.91$ | M1A1 (4 marks) | Use of some midpoints, at least 3 correct for M1. $\frac{\sum ft}{\sum f}$ for M1 and anything rounding to 18.9 for A1.

**Part (d):**
$\sigma_t = \sqrt{\frac{41033}{100} - \bar{t}^2}$ or $\sqrt{\frac{n}{n-1}\left(\frac{41033}{100} - \bar{t}^2\right)}$ alternative OK | M1, M1 |
$\sigma_t = \sqrt{52.74...} = 7.26$ | A1 (3 marks) | Clear attempt at $\frac{41033}{100} - \bar{t}^2$ or alternative for first M1. They may use their $\bar{t}$ and gain method mark. Square root for second M1. Anything rounding to 7.3 for A1.

**Part (e):**
$Q_2 = 18$ (or 18.1 if $(n+1)$ used) | B1 |
$Q_1 = 10 + \frac{15}{16} \times 4 = 13.75$ (or 15.25 numerator gives 13.8125) | M1A1 |
$Q_3 = 18 + \frac{25}{35} \times 7 = 23$ (or 25.75 numerator gives 23.15) | A1 (4 marks) | Clear attempt at either quartile for M1. These take the form 'lower limit' + correct fraction $\times$ 'class width'. Anything rounding to 13.8 for lower quartile. 23 or anything rounding to 23.2 dependent on method.

**Part (f):**
$0.376...$; Positive skew | B1, B1 (2 marks) | Anything rounding to 0.38 for B1 or 0.33 for B1 if $(n+1)$ used. Correct answer or correct statement following from their value for second B1.
5.

\begin{figure}[h]
\begin{center}
  \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{045e10d2-1766-4399-aa0a-5619dd0cce0f-10_726_1509_255_278}
\captionsetup{labelformat=empty}
\caption{Figure 2}
\end{center}
\end{figure}

Figure 2 shows a histogram for the variable $t$ which represents the time taken, in minutes, by a group of people to swim 500 m .
\begin{enumerate}[label=(\alph*)]
\item Complete the frequency table for $t$.

\begin{center}
\begin{tabular}{ | c | c | c | c | c | c | }
\hline
$t$ & $5 - 10$ & $10 - 14$ & $14 - 18$ & $18 - 25$ & $25 - 40$ \\
\hline
Frequency & 10 & 16 & 24 &  &  \\
\hline
\end{tabular}
\end{center}
\item Estimate the number of people who took longer than 20 minutes to swim 500 m .
\item Find an estimate of the mean time taken.
\item Find an estimate for the standard deviation of $t$.
\item Find the median and quartiles for $t$.

One measure of skewness is found using $\frac { 3 ( \text { mean } - \text { median } ) } { \text { standard deviation } }$.
\item Evaluate this measure and describe the skewness of these data.
\end{enumerate}

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