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Chapter 6 Answers On Sampling Methods

This document is a test on sampling methods for Cambridge Lower Secondary Mathematics, consisting of 12 questions that assess understanding of various sampling techniques and their implications. It includes questions on definitions, advantages and disadvantages of sampling methods, and the reliability of samples. The test is designed to evaluate students' knowledge and application of statistical sampling concepts within a 40-minute timeframe.

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Chapter 6 Answers On Sampling Methods

This document is a test on sampling methods for Cambridge Lower Secondary Mathematics, consisting of 12 questions that assess understanding of various sampling techniques and their implications. It includes questions on definitions, advantages and disadvantages of sampling methods, and the reliability of samples. The test is designed to evaluate students' knowledge and application of statistical sampling concepts within a 40-minute timeframe.

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Chapter 6 Questions on Sampling Methods

📄 Cambridge Lower Secondary Mathematics


Test
Topic: Sampling Methods

Time: 40 minutes
Total Marks: 30

Instructions
 Answer all questions.
 Show clear working where needed.
 Write your answers in the spaces provided.

Question 1 (2 marks)
What is meant by a sample in statistics?

Question 2 (3 marks)
Name the sampling method used in each case:

a) Every 5th student is selected from a register


b) Students are chosen using a random number generator
c) A teacher chooses students they find easiest to ask
Question 3 (3 marks)
State:

 One advantage of random sampling


 One disadvantage of random sampling

Question 4 (3 marks)
A student surveys only their close friends.

a) What type of sampling is this? (1 mark)


b) Give one reason why the results may not be reliable. (2 marks)

Question 5 (2 marks)
Explain what is meant by systematic sampling.

Question 6 (3 marks)
A school wants to collect opinions from Year 7, Year 8, and Year 9 students.
a) Name a suitable sampling method. (1 mark)
b) Explain why this method is appropriate. (2 marks)

Question 7 (3 marks)
Explain what is meant by bias in sampling.

Question 8 (2 marks)
Give one example of a biased sample and explain why it is biased.

Question 9 (3 marks)
A survey is carried out by asking students in the library after school.

Explain why this sampling method may be biased.

Question 10 (3 marks)
Two samples are taken:

 Sample A: 10 students chosen randomly


 Sample B: 50 students chosen randomly
a) Which sample is more reliable? (1 mark)
b) Give two reasons for your answer. (2 marks)

Question 11 (3 marks)
Describe how to select a random sample of 15 students from a class list.

Question 12 (3 marks)
A researcher wants to understand opinions across a city but only surveys students from one
school.

Explain why this method may not give valid conclusions.


✅ Mark Scheme
Question 1 (2 marks)
 A subset (part) of a population (1)
 Used to represent the whole group (1)

Question 2 (3 marks)
a) Systematic sampling (1)
b) Random sampling (1)
c) Convenience (or opportunity) sampling (1)

Question 3 (3 marks)
 Advantage: Fair/unbiased selection (1)
 Disadvantage: May not represent population / difficult to organise (2)

Question 4 (3 marks)
a) Convenience sampling (1)
b) Not representative / same opinions / biased group (2)

Question 5 (2 marks)
 Selecting data at regular intervals (1)
 From an ordered list (1)

Question 6 (3 marks)
a) Stratified sampling (1)
b) Includes all groups / more representative (2)
Question 7 (3 marks)
 Unfair selection (1)
 Some groups over/underrepresented (1)
 Results not reliable (1)

Question 8 (2 marks)
 Valid example (1)
 Clear explanation of bias (1)

Question 9 (3 marks)
 Only certain students (library users) (1)
 Not representative (1)
 May have similar characteristics (1)

Question 10 (3 marks)
a) Sample B (1)
b)

 Larger size (1)


 More reliable/representative (1)

Question 11 (3 marks)
 Number students (1)
 Use random number generator / draw numbers (1)
 Select matching students (1)

Question 12 (3 marks)
 Only one school (1)
 Not representative of city (1)
 Different groups not included (1)

✅ If you want, I can also:

 Add Cambridge-style grading bands (e.g. Bronze/Silver/Gold or


Level 5–7)
 Create a second paper for revision
 Or turn this into a printable worksheet with answer spaces

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