Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Sampling and estimation

Sampling and estimation — practice question

The scores obtained by the pupils in one class in a History examination are these: $28, 33, 55, 38, 42, 39, 27, 48, 51, 37, 57, 49, 33$. The scores obtained by the pupils in a Physics examination are given in summary form as follows: Lower quartile $=28$, Median $=39$, Upper quartile $=67$. The minimum score was $17$ and the maximum score was $74$.
(i)[5]

On graph paper, draw box-and-whisker plots in a single diagram to show the marks for History and Physics.

(ii)[1]

State one difference visible in the diagram between the marks for History and Physics.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 6-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Correct history quartiles and median: lowest $27$, $LQ=33$, median $=39$, $UQ=50$, highest $57$

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