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Paper 1 structured question: Data and its collection

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Paper 1Statistical Techniques3 marks

Transport Survey Analysis

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Analysis of Transport Survey

A transport survey was conducted, but only the first 10 students arriving were surveyed. Discuss the implications of this sampling technique.

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    Explain the implications of using this sampling technique for the survey results.

    Aim for approximately 3 distinct marking points.

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Paper 1Statistical Techniques2 marks

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Transport Survey Sampling

A survey is conducted to understand the transport preferences of students at a school. The first 10 students arriving at school are selected for the survey.

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    Comment on the potential bias introduced by this sampling method.

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

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