| Exam Board | Edexcel |
|---|---|
| Module | S3 (Statistics 3) |
| Year | 2003 |
| Session | June |
| Marks | 8 |
| Paper | Download PDF ↗ |
| Mark scheme | Download PDF ↗ |
| Topic | Non-parametric tests |
| Type | Sampling method comparison |
| Difficulty | Easy -1.8 This is a pure recall question requiring textbook definitions of sampling methods with standard advantages/disadvantages. No calculation, problem-solving, or application is needed—just memorization of statistical terminology from S3 content. |
| Spec | 2.01c Sampling techniques: simple random, opportunity, etc |
\begin{enumerate}
\item Explain how to obtain a sample from a population using\\
(a) stratified sampling,\\
(b) quota sampling.
\end{enumerate}
Give one advantage and one disadvantage of each sampling method.\\
\hfill \mbox{\textit{Edexcel S3 2003 Q1 [8]}}