Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics practice

exam practice - 1 Compute the mean, median, mode, quartiles, range, and interquartile range for individual datasets and explain the different uses of each measure. 2 Estimate the mean for both grouped discrete and grouped continuous data. 3 Determine the modal class from a grouped frequency distribution. - Averages and measures of spread

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Averages and measures of spread

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Paper 2Core or Extended Mathematics4 marks

A dataset consists of the following values: 5, 8, 12, 15, 18.

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Analyze the given dataset to find various statistical measures.

a
Calculate the mean of the dataset.
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Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.
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b
Calculate the median of the dataset.
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Paper 2Core or Extended Mathematics5 marks

Data Table

The table shows test scores grouped into intervals.

a
Determine the modal class of the distribution.
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Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.
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b
Calculate an estimate of the mean score using the midpoints of the intervals.
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Aim for approximately 4 distinct marking points.
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