Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Interpreting statistical data

Interpreting statistical data — practice question

A group of 20 students each chose their favourite science subject. Their results are shown in the bar chart. Bar chart details: The vertical axis is marked "Frequency" and extends to 12. The horizontal axis lists the categories: Biology, Chemistry, Physics. Biology has a frequency of 11. Chemistry has a frequency of 3. Physics has a frequency of 6.
(a)[1]

Work out how many more students picked biology than physics.

(b)[1]

Write down the fraction for which chemistry is the favourite science subject.

(c)[2]

Write down the probability that this student did not choose biology.

(d(i))[1]

Write down the average that can be determined.

(d(ii))[1]

Determine this average from these results.

(d(iii))[1]

Explain why it is impossible to find the range.

(e(i))[3]

Complete the table shown.

(e(ii))[2]

Complete the pie chart shown.

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