CAIE Further Paper 4 2024 November — Question 1 4 marks

Exam BoardCAIE
ModuleFurther Paper 4 (Further Paper 4)
Year2024
SessionNovember
Marks4
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TopicT-tests (unknown variance)
TypeSingle sample confidence interval t-distribution
DifficultyStandard +0.3 This is a straightforward application of a t-distribution confidence interval with small sample size. Students must calculate sample mean and standard deviation from given data, then apply the standard formula with t₇ critical value. While it requires careful arithmetic and knowledge of the t-distribution, it's a routine textbook exercise with no conceptual challenges or novel problem-solving required.
Spec5.05d Confidence intervals: using normal distribution

1 A scientist is investigating the lengths of the leaves of a certain type of plant. The scientist assumes that the lengths of the leaves of this type of plant are normally distributed. He measures the lengths, \(x \mathrm {~cm}\), of the leaves of a random sample of 8 plants of this type. His results are as follows. \(\begin{array} { l l l l l l l l } 3.5 & 4.2 & 3.8 & 5.2 & 2.9 & 3.7 & 4.1 & 3.2 \end{array}\) Find a \(90 \%\) confidence interval for the population mean length of leaves of this type of plant.

Question 1:
AnswerMarks Guidance
AnswerMarks Guidance
\(\sum x = 30.6\), \(\sum x^2 = 120.52\); \(s^2 = \frac{1}{7}\left(120.52 - \frac{30.6^2}{8}\right) [= 0.49643]\)M1 With their \(\sum x\), \(\sum x^2\), \(\frac{139}{280}\)
\(\text{CI} = \frac{30.6}{8} \pm 1.895\sqrt{\frac{s^2}{8}}\)M1 Use correct formula with a \(t\) value
B11.895 seen
\([3.35, 4.30]\)A1 Accept with inequality signs or open brackets
Total: 4
## Question 1:

| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|--------|-------|----------|
| $\sum x = 30.6$, $\sum x^2 = 120.52$; $s^2 = \frac{1}{7}\left(120.52 - \frac{30.6^2}{8}\right) [= 0.49643]$ | M1 | With their $\sum x$, $\sum x^2$, $\frac{139}{280}$ |
| $\text{CI} = \frac{30.6}{8} \pm 1.895\sqrt{\frac{s^2}{8}}$ | M1 | Use correct formula with a $t$ value |
| | B1 | 1.895 seen |
| $[3.35, 4.30]$ | A1 | Accept with inequality signs or open brackets |
| **Total: 4** | | |

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1 A scientist is investigating the lengths of the leaves of a certain type of plant. The scientist assumes that the lengths of the leaves of this type of plant are normally distributed. He measures the lengths, $x \mathrm {~cm}$, of the leaves of a random sample of 8 plants of this type. His results are as follows.\\
$\begin{array} { l l l l l l l l } 3.5 & 4.2 & 3.8 & 5.2 & 2.9 & 3.7 & 4.1 & 3.2 \end{array}$

Find a $90 \%$ confidence interval for the population mean length of leaves of this type of plant.\\

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