Cambridge IGCSE Statistics practice

Paper 1 structured question: Crude and standardised rates

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Crude and standardised rates

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Paper 1Statistical Techniques3 marks

A town has a population of 20,000 people. The crude birth rate in the town is 15 births per 1,000 people per year.

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The crude birth rate is 15 per 1,000 people annually in a town with 20,000 residents.

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Calculate the total number of births expected in the town in one year.
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Paper 1Statistical Techniques3 marks

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The crude death rate is 12 per 1,000 people annually in a subgroup with 5,000 residents.

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Determine the total number of deaths expected in the subgroup in one year.
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