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Paper 1 structured question: Bivariate distributions

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Bivariate distributions

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Paper 1Statistical Techniques5 marks

A student collected data on the number of hours studied and the marks obtained by 8 students. The data pairs are: (2, 50), (3, 55), (4, 60), (5, 65), (6, 70), (7, 75), (8, 80), (9, 85).

Data Table

Hours Studied and Marks Obtained

Data pairs showing hours studied and marks obtained by 8 students.

Hours Studied (x)Marks Obtained (y)
250
355
460
565
670
775
880
985
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    Calculate Use the method of semi-averages to find the equation of the line of best fit in the form y = mx + c.

    Aim for approximately 5 distinct marking points.

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Data Table

Exercise Time and Calories Burned

Data pairs showing exercise time and calories burned for 6 individuals.

Exercise Time (minutes)Calories Burned
1080
20100
30120
40140
50160
60180
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    Sketch Draw a scatter diagram for the data and draw a line of best fit using visual estimation.

    Aim for approximately 3 distinct marking points.

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