AQA AS Paper 2 2018 June — Question 14 1 marks

Exam BoardAQA
ModuleAS Paper 2 (AS Paper 2)
Year2018
SessionJune
Marks1
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TopicMeasures of Location and Spread
TypeCalculate variance from summary statistics
DifficultyEasy -1.8 This is a direct formula application question worth only 1 mark. Students need to recall and substitute into the standard deviation formula σ = √(Σx²/n - (Σx/n)²), requiring basic arithmetic with a calculator. No problem-solving or conceptual understanding is tested—purely mechanical recall.
Spec2.02g Calculate mean and standard deviation

Given that \(\sum x = 364\), \(\sum x^2 = 19412\), \(n = 10\), find \(\sigma\), the standard deviation of \(X\). Circle your answer. 24.8 \quad 44.1 \quad 616.2 \quad 1941.2 [1 mark]

Question 14:
AnswerMarks Guidance
14Circles correct answer AO1.1b
Total1
QMarking Instructions AO
Question 14:
14 | Circles correct answer | AO1.1b | B1 | 24.8
Total | 1
Q | Marking Instructions | AO | Marks | Typical Solution
Given that $\sum x = 364$, $\sum x^2 = 19412$, $n = 10$, find $\sigma$, the standard deviation of $X$.

Circle your answer.

24.8 \quad 44.1 \quad 616.2 \quad 1941.2

[1 mark]

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