(a) 140 girls were asked how long they spent revising for their GCSE examinations. The cumulative frequency diagram shows the results.
(i) Estimate the median time the girls spent revising. Circle your answer. [1]
35 hours 40 hours 48 hours 52 hours 70 hours
(ii) Calculate the number of girls who spent between 40 and 50 hours revising. Circle your answer. [1]
0 girls 5 girls 10 girls 15 girls 20 girls
(iii) Circle either TRUE or FALSE for each of the following statements. [2]
25 girls spent between 30 and 50 hours revising.
TRUE
FALSE
No girls spent more than 80 hours revising.
TRUE
FALSE
The modal group is between 50 and 60 hours spent revising.
TRUE
FALSE
20 girls spent more than 60 hours revising.
TRUE
FALSE
(b) 140 boys were asked how long they spent revising for their GCSE examinations. The cumulative frequency diagram below shows the results.
Trefor makes two statements.
1. The boys’ interquartile range is greater than the girls’ interquartile range.
2. On average, boys spent more time revising.
Are both Trefor’s statements correct? Show calculations and give reasons to support your answers. [4]
Statement 1: …………… Statement 2: ……………
Mark scheme (a)
Scheme
Marks
Comments
(i) 52 hours
B1
(ii) 10 girls
B1
(iii) FALSE TRUE TRUE FALSE
B2
B1 for any 3 correct answers
If no marks, award SC1 for an answer TRUE, TRUE, TRUE, TRUE (as it is a repeat misunderstanding/error)
Mark scheme (b)
Scheme
Marks
Comments
Statement 1: Complete method to calculate the interquartile range
M1
Based on sight of method for either boys or girls, or either IQR correct provided not clearly from incorrect working
Girls’ IQR (59 or 58 - 33 or 32 =) 25 to 27 AND Boys’ IQR (46 or 45 – 19 or 18 =) 26 to 28 AND Trefor correct if IQR boys > IQR girls or Trefor incorrect if IQR boys ≤ IQR girls
A2
A1 for either IQR correct Ignore incorrect time notation, e.g. ‘26.30 hours’ for 26.5 hours
Statement 2: Conclusion, e.g. ‘Incorrect, as the median for the boys is 40 hours which is lower than girls median (52 hours)'
E1
Conclusion must include statement that ‘boys’ median is 40 hours’ FT for a reason based on 'their 52 hours', (a)(i) and 40 hours. Accept responses based on comparisons of the modal groups 50 to 60 hours (with 52) girls and 40 to 50 hours (with 60) boys Accept comparisons of the estimated means, boys 33.8(571… hours) and girls 45.2(857…hours)
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