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O-LevelMathematicsStatistics4024/11 · Oct/Nov 2024 · Q64 Marks

The table shows the time spent on a homework task and the number of errors made for some students in a class. Time (minutes) 79 92 91 85 82 95 60 65 63 70 Number of errors 5 1 3 3 5 0 9 7 8 7 [Figure for 6 shows a scatter diagram with the first 6 points plotted]

  1. (a)Complete the scatter diagram. The first 6 points have been plotted for you.[2]
  2. (b)On the scatter diagram, draw a line of best fit.[1]
  3. (c)Another of the students in the class made 6 errors. Use your line of best fit to estimate the time this student spent on the homework task.[1]

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  1. [2] 6(a) Four points plotted correctly
  2. B1 for 2 or 3 correct plots
  3. [1] 6(b) Ruled line of best fit
  4. [1] 6(c) Reading their straight line of best fit at 6 errors
  5. Dependent on negative gradient

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Topic
Statistics, O-Level Mathematics (syllabus 4024). Structured question, 4 marks.
Source
O-Level Mathematics, Oct/Nov 2024 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 6.

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