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2.4 Statistical sampling

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Question 7

A simple random sample of 200 residents is invited by email to complete a survey. Only 80 residents respond, and 52 of the respondents support a new park. A researcher claims that exactly 65% of all residents support the park.

a.

Explain two problems with the researcher's claim.

[2]
b.

Suggest one way to reduce the effect of non-response in a future survey.

[1]
c.

State one valid informal inference that can be made from the available data.

[1]
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2.4 Statistical sampling Questions

  1. A Level
  2. /Maths
  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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