AQA Paper 3 2021 June — Question 10 1 marks

Exam BoardAQA
ModulePaper 3 (Paper 3)
Year2021
SessionJune
Marks1
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TopicDiscrete Random Variables
TypeStatistics vs non-statistics identification
DifficultyEasy -2.5 This is a trivial recall question testing only whether students know that correlation coefficients must lie between -1 and +1. Since -1.2 is outside this range, it is 'definitely incorrect' with no calculation or reasoning required beyond basic knowledge of the definition.
Spec2.02d Informal interpretation of correlation

Anke has collected data from 30 similar-sized cars to investigate any correlation between the age of the car and the current market value. She calculates the correlation coefficient. Which of the following statements best describes her answer of \(-1.2\)? Tick (\(\checkmark\)) one box. [1 mark] Definitely incorrect Probably incorrect Probably correct Definitely correct

Question 10:
AnswerMarks Guidance
10Ticks correct box 2.2b
Total1
QMarking Instructions AO
Question 10:
10 | Ticks correct box | 2.2b | R1 | Definitely incorrect
Total | 1
Q | Marking Instructions | AO | Marks | Typical Solution
Anke has collected data from 30 similar-sized cars to investigate any correlation between the age of the car and the current market value.

She calculates the correlation coefficient.

Which of the following statements best describes her answer of $-1.2$?

Tick ($\checkmark$) one box.
[1 mark]

Definitely incorrect

Probably incorrect

Probably correct

Definitely correct

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