AQA AS Paper 2 Specimen — Question 17 6 marks

Exam BoardAQA
ModuleAS Paper 2 (AS Paper 2)
SessionSpecimen
Marks6
TopicMeasures of Location and Spread
TypeClean or interpret large data set structure

17 The table below is an extract from the Large Data Set.
MakeRegionEngine sizeMassCO2CO
VAUXHALLSouth West139811631180.463
VOLKSWAGENLondon99910551060.407
VAUXHALLSouth West12481225850.141
BMWSouth West297916351940.139
TOYOTASouth West199516501230.274
BMWSouth West297902440.447
FORDSouth West159601650.518
TOYOTASouth West12991050144
VAUXHALLLondon139813611400.695
FORDNorth West495117992990.621
17
    1. Calculate the standard deviation of the engine sizes in the table.
      [0pt] [1 mark] 17
  1. (ii) The mean of the engine sizes is 2084
    Any value more than 2 standard deviations from the mean can be identified as an outlier. Using this definition of an outlier, show that the sample of engine sizes has exactly one outlier. Fully justify your answer.
    [0pt] [3 marks] 17
  2. Rajan calculates the mean of the masses of the cars in this extract and states that it is 1094 kg. Use your knowledge of the Large Data Set to suggest what error Rajan is likely to have made in his calculation.
    [0pt] [1 mark] 17
  3. Rajan claims there is an error in the data recorded in the table for one of the Toyotas from the South West, because there is no value for its carbon monoxide emissions. Use your knowledge of the Large Data Set to comment on Rajan's claim.
    [0pt] [1 mark]