| Exam Board | Edexcel |
|---|---|
| Module | S2 (Statistics 2) |
| Marks | 4 |
| Paper | Download PDF ↗ |
| Mark scheme | Download PDF ↗ |
| Topic | Modelling and Hypothesis Testing |
| Type | Population and sampling frames |
| Difficulty | Easy -1.8 This is a straightforward definitional question requiring recall of basic statistical terminology and simple suggestions for sampling frames. No calculations, problem-solving, or conceptual depth required—well below average A-level difficulty. |
| Spec | 2.01a Population and sample: terminology2.01d Select/critique sampling: in context |
| Answer | Marks |
|---|---|
| (a) The set of all items considered | B1 |
| (b) The individual elements of the population | B1 |
| (c) e.g. A list of customers from a holiday company | B1 |
| (d) e.g. A list from the local social services office | B1 |
(a) The set of all items considered | B1 |
(b) The individual elements of the population | B1 |
(c) e.g. A list of customers from a holiday company | B1 |
(d) e.g. A list from the local social services office | B1 |
**Total: 4 marks**\begin{enumerate}
\item Explain what is meant by\\
(a) a population,\\
(b) a sampling unit.
\end{enumerate}
Suggest suitable sampling frames for surveys of\\
(c) families who have holidays in Greece,\\
(d) mothers with children under two years old.\\
\hfill \mbox{\textit{Edexcel S2 Q1 [4]}}