Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Interpreting statistical data
Interpreting statistical data — practice question
A group of 25 students goes on a water sports trip. Each student picks the water sport they like best. The results are as follows: Rafting, Fishing, Surfing, Snorkelling, Surfing, Snorkelling, Rafting, Kayaking, Rafting, Snorkelling, Fishing, Surfing, Surfing, Kayaking, Surfing, Fishing, Snorkelling, Surfing, Surfing, Rafting, Rafting, Fishing, Snorkelling, Snorkelling, Surfing.
(a(i))[2]
Complete the frequency table for the results. You may use the tally column to help you.
(a(ii))[1]
Write down the mode.
(a(iii))[1]
Work out the percentage of students whose favourite water sport is snorkelling.
(b(i))[1]
Write down the time of the 2nd high tide on Wednesday using the 12-hour clock.
(b(ii))[1]
Work out the time between the two low tides on Thursday.
(b(iii))[1]
Write down the time that the surfing activity starts.
Worked solution & mark scheme
This 7-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “The correct frequency set is $5, 8, 4, 2, 6$” …