| Exam Board | Edexcel |
|---|---|
| Module | S1 (Statistics 1) |
| Year | 2007 |
| Session | June |
| Marks | 17 |
| Paper | Download PDF ↗ |
| Mark scheme | Download PDF ↗ |
| Topic | Data representation |
| Type | Complete frequency table from histogram only |
| Difficulty | Moderate -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. |
| Spec | 2.02b Histogram: area represents frequency2.02f Measures of average and spread2.02g Calculate mean and standard deviation |
| \(t\) | \(5 - 10\) | \(10 - 14\) | \(14 - 18\) | \(18 - 25\) | \(25 - 40\) |
| Frequency | 10 | 16 | 24 |
| Answer | Marks |
|---|---|
| 18–25 group: area \(= 7 \times 5 = 35\); 25–40 group: area \(= 15 \times 1 = 15\) | B1, B1 (2 marks) |
| Answer | Marks | 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. |
| Answer | Marks | 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. |
| Answer | Marks | 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 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. |
| Answer | Marks | 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. |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| \(0.376...\); 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. |
## 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.
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\caption{Figure 2}
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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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