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2.4 Statistical sampling

2.4 Statistical sampling

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A lake contains five different types of fish.
There are an estimated 350 Roach, 250 Bream, 200 Rudd, 150 Tench and 450 Carp.
John wishes to investigate the health of the fish in the lake.
He decides to take a sample of 120 fish.

a.

Give a reason why stratified random sampling cannot be used.

[1]
b.

Explain how a sample of size 120 could be taken to ensure that the estimated populations of each type of fish are fairly represented.

You should state the name of the sampling method used.

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2.4 Statistical sampling Questions

  1. A Level
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  3. /2.4 Statistical sampling

36 exam-style questions on CCEA A Level Maths 2.4 Statistical sampling, covering 2.4.1 Statistical sampling, 2.4.2 Statistical sampling, 2.4.3 Statistical sampling, and 2.4.4 Statistical sampling. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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