Mathematics for IGCSE & O level - Categorical, Numerical And Grouped Data (Section 4)

  • 1
    If two sets of data have the same mean, but one has a much greater range, what does that indicate?
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    (A)
    The data with the greater range is less consistent
  • 2
    Which is a poor method for getting a representative sample?
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    (C)
    Eliminating bias
  • 3
    When can a small dataset make the mean misleading?
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    (A)
    Outliers
  • 4
    What is a class width in a frequency table?
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    (B)
    The difference between the upper and lower limits of a class interval.
  • 5
    What type of data can you show on a two-way table?
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    (B)
    Categorical
  • 6
    When is the mode the most useful measure of central tendency?
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    (C)
    When dealing with categorical data or finding the most frequent category.
  • 7
    In what scenario can the mode not be very useful?
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    (A)
    When there is no mode
  • 8
    What is the difference between the mean and range?
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    (A)
    The mean is the most simplest average and the range is the measure of spread
  • 9
    What can you conclude about a dataset where the range is a very large number?
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    (B)
    The data has a wide spread.
  • 10
    In a stem-and-leaf plot, what is the purpose of the 'leaves'?
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    (C)
    To show the ones digit of the data values.
  • 11
    When you analyse the answers from each question from a questionnaire, what do you need to do?
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    B
    D
  • 12
    What will give you a better impression when using averages?
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    A
    B
  • 13
    If the mean of a dataset is 10, the median is 8, and the mode is 6, what can you conclude about the data distribution?
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    (C)
    The data is skewed to the right
  • 14
    For what type of data would calculating the mode be most useful?
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    (C)
    The colors of cars in a parking lot
  • 15
    What can you use to get a clear picture of data?
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    (D)
    You can use all three.
  • 16
    What do you need to know to calculate an estimate of the mean using grouped data?
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    (B)
    The frequency of each class and the class midpoints
  • 17
    What components are needed for the calculation of the range of a data set?
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    A
    C
  • 18
    In a two-way table, which components must add to the total?
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    A
    B
  • 19
    If the range of a dataset is 0, what does that tell you about the data?
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    (C)
    All values are identical.
  • 20
    What should the questions be when you analyze the answers?
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    (A)
    Should be clear and relevant
  • 21
    When might the median be a more suitable average than the mean?
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    (C)
    When the data set includes outliers or extreme values
  • 22
    What is the meaning of the term 'range' in the context of a dataset?
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    (B)
    The difference between the maximum and minimum values.
  • 23
    In a frequency table, what parts are usually included?
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    A
    B
    C
  • 24
    What would the mode be in the following data set: 1, 2, 2, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5?
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    (C)
    4
  • 25
    Which of the following is NOT a measure of dispersion?
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    (B)
    Mean
  • 26
    What is the definition of the median?
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    (B)
    The middle number
  • 27
    What can you deduce by observing a dataset that has a range of 0?
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    (C)
    All values in the dataset are identical.
  • 28
    What is the disadvantage of using the median as a measure of central tendency?
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    (B)
    It does not utilize all the data values.
  • 29
    What is a tally chart?
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    (C)
    A way of counting
  • 30
    Which statements are true regarding the interquartile range (IQR)?
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    A
    C
  • 31
    Which measure is quick and easy to find?
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    (C)
    The mode
  • 32
    What does the range measure about a set of data?
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    (C)
    How spread out the data is
  • 33
    If the range of a dataset is 50, and the minimum value is 10, what is the maximum value?
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    (D)
    40
  • 34
    Which of the following are measures of central tendency?
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    A
    C
    D
  • 35
    What is a primary use of the range in statistical analysis?
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    (B)
    To describe the spread of the data.
  • 36
    For which kind of data is it most appropriate to use the mode?
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    B
    D
  • 37
    Which of the following is an example of continuous data?
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    (C)
    The height of a tree
  • 38
    Which statement accurately describes the relationship between range and outliers in a dataset?
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    (B)
    The range is directly affected by the presence of outliers.
  • 39
    Which of the following is a characteristic of continuous data?
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    (B)
    It can be measured on a scale.
  • 40
    What does the mode represent in a set of data?
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    (D)
    The value that occurs most frequently
  • 41
    What is a key step in the data collection process?
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    (B)
    Designing a data collection sheet
  • 42
    How can you ensure that you are getting a representative sample for your survey?
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    (C)
    By choosing people at random.
  • 43
    What is the key difference between discrete and continuous data?
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    (C)
    Discrete data can be counted, while continuous data is measured.
  • 44
    What does a larger range indicate?
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    A
    C
  • 45
    What is a main advantage of the median?
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    (B)
    It is often quick and easy to find
  • 46
    What does a two-way table show?
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    (B)
    The relationship between two factors.
  • 47
    For a set of grouped data, what is the process of obtaining the midpoint of a class interval?
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    (B)
    Add the lower class limit and upper class limit, then divide by 2
  • 48
    What does a questionnaire help you with?
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    (A)
    To gather data by asking different sets of questions.
  • 49
    In the context of comparing two sets of data, which measure of average is least affected by extreme values?
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    (C)
    Median
  • 50
    What is a pilot survey?
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    (B)
    A preliminary survey to test the questions