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Inferential testing (A-level only)

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Question 42

An agricultural researcher is comparing the yield of two organic fertilisers, 'BioGrow' (Fertiliser A) and 'NutriSoil' (Fertiliser B), on tomato crop yields. Twelve matched pairs of plots were treated, and the weight of tomatoes harvested (in kg) from each plot was recorded in the table below.

Table: Tomato yield (in kg) for 12 matched pairs of plots

Fertiliser A (BioGrow)Fertiliser B (NutriSoil)
Pair 124.521.2
Pair 218.218.2
Pair 330.132.4
Pair 415.619.8
Pair 522.820.1
Pair 627.427.4
Pair 719.923.5
Pair 831.228.9
Pair 925.326.1
Pair 1017.517.5
Pair 1129.826.4
Pair 1221.024.6

Calculate the value of S S\,S in this study. Show your workings.

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Inferential testing (A-level only) Questions

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121 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Psychology Inferential testing (A-level only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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