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GCSE Maths: Data handling cycle
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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.
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.
What type of graph is suggested for comparing two groups in a hypothesis test?
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A box plot for each group.
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.
In a hypothesis test comparing smokers and non-smokers, what type of test should participants take?
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A fitness test.
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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