| Exam Board | Edexcel |
|---|---|
| Module | S1 (Statistics 1) |
| Year | 2002 |
| Session | January |
| Marks | 4 |
| Paper | Download PDF ↗ |
| Mark scheme | Download PDF ↗ |
| Topic | Probability Definitions |
| Type | Basic probability calculation |
| Difficulty | Easy -1.8 This is a pure recall question worth 4 marks asking for definitions and basic understanding of fundamental probability concepts. It requires no calculation, problem-solving, or application—just memorization of textbook definitions. This is significantly easier than typical A-level questions which require applying techniques. |
| Spec | 2.01a Population and sample: terminology |
\begin{enumerate}[label=(\alph*)]
\item Explain briefly what you understand by
\begin{enumerate}[label=(\roman*)]
\item a statistical experiment, [1]
\item an event. [1]
\end{enumerate}
\item State one advantage and one disadvantage of a statistical model. [2]
\end{enumerate}
\hfill \mbox{\textit{Edexcel S1 2002 Q1 [4]}}