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GCSE Maths: Data handling cycle

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  1. In the data handling cycle, what should you do first when testing a hypothesis?

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    Take a sample of relevant people or subjects and collect appropriate data.

  2. When comparing two groups in a hypothesis test, what statistical measure should you calculate for each group?

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    Calculate the average (or percentage) for each group to enable comparison.

  3. What type of graph is suggested for comparing two groups in a hypothesis test?

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    A box plot for each group.

  4. How do you confirm or deny a hypothesis after calculating statistics for two groups?

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    If the group predicted to perform better shows higher average scores (or percentages), the hypothesis is confirmed; otherwise, it is denied.

  5. In a hypothesis test comparing smokers and non-smokers, what type of test should participants take?

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    A fitness test.

  6. When testing whether students with pianos at home score higher in exams, what must be recorded?

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    The exam results for all students, along with whether each student has a piano at home.

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