| Exam Board | Edexcel |
|---|---|
| Module | S2 (Statistics 2) |
| Marks | 3 |
| Paper | Download PDF ↗ |
| Mark scheme | Download PDF ↗ |
| Topic | Measures of Location and Spread |
| Type | Sampling frames and populations |
| Difficulty | Easy -1.8 This is a straightforward recall question testing basic sampling terminology and concepts. Part (a) requires listing standard reasons for sampling (cost, time, practicality) with no calculation or problem-solving, while part (b) asks for a simple example of a sampling frame. Both parts are definitional with no mathematical content or analytical thinking required. |
| Spec | 2.01a Population and sample: terminology |
| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| (a) Quicker and cheaper than a census | B2 | |
| (b) Use the electoral roll | B1 | 3 marks total |
(a) Quicker and cheaper than a census | B2 |
(b) Use the electoral roll | B1 | 3 marks total\begin{enumerate}[label=(\alph*)]
\item Explain briefly why it is often useful to take a sample from a population. [2 marks]
\item Suggest a suitable sampling frame for a local council to use to survey attitudes towards a proposed new shopping centre. [1 mark]
\end{enumerate}
\hfill \mbox{\textit{Edexcel S2 Q1 [3]}}