Lesson 1a.01
1a.01 Know that a hypothesis can be tested only through the appropriate collection and... Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Statistics, Unit 1
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The 20 questions
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Which option is a valid testable statistical hypothesis?
- Older motorcycles cost less
- Speed is exciting
- Motorcycles are great
- Everyone loves riding bikes
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How can a statistical hypothesis be tested?
- Opinion polling only
- Collection and analysis
- Guessing without data
- Purely random guessing
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What is the requirement for a formal null hypothesis at GCSE level?
- Plotted on graphs
- Not required
- Mandatory
- Calculated first
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Which two variables are linked in the standard motorcycle hypothesis?
- Brand and speed
- Weight and colour
- Age and value
- Mileage and fuel
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Which statement forms a testable statistical hypothesis about earnings?
- Shopping feels good
- Teenagers are rich
- Money is important
- Part-time workers spend more
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What action tests the hypothesis that revision hours increase exam marks?
- Guessing final grades
- Recording hours and marks
- Counting total students
- Asking teachers' opinions
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Which data best tests if plants in sunlight grow taller than in shade?
- Time of day measured
- Amount of water used
- Colour of plant leaves
- Heights in both conditions
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Which feature must a valid statistical hypothesis possess?
- Based on opinion
- Expressed as numbers
- Testable by data
- Always proven true
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A researcher expects ice cream sales to rise with temperature. What is being tested?
- Shop opening hours
- Customer ages
- Sales and temperature link
- Ice cream flavours
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To test how age affects motorcycle value, what data is needed?
- Only engine sizes
- Single age group
- Only newest prices
- Ages and values
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Which statement cannot be tested directly using statistical data?
- Engine size affects tax
- Larger engines are best
- Average speed is 40mph
- Larger engines use fuel
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What is the primary purpose of collecting data when testing a hypothesis?
- To increase costs
- To check evidence
- To decorate reports
- To waste time
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A weak negative link is found between age and value. What is the conclusion?
- Value always increases
- No relationship exists
- Value tends to fall
- Age causes zero change
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Why should a hypothesis be stated before data are collected?
- To finish work faster
- To reduce survey costs
- To guide data collection
- To increase sample size
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In a hypothesis linking sleep to test scores, what is the explanatory variable?
- Hours of sleep
- Test score
- Student gender
- School name
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What is required to properly test a statistical hypothesis?
- Expert opinion
- Data collection
- Theoretical proof
- Random guessing
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Collecting and examining data to check a claim is known as what process?
- Data cleaning
- Sample framing
- Pilot surveying
- Hypothesis testing
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Which feature makes a statement a valid statistical hypothesis?
- Testable prediction
- Subjective opinion
- Complex theory
- Absolute certainty
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Which outcome would directly challenge the hypothesis that older motorcycles cost less?
- Prices stay flat
- Prices vary wildly
- Older cost less
- Older cost more
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What should a researcher conclude if evidence fits a hypothesis in very few cases?
- Reconsider hypothesis
- Accept hypothesis
- Ignore results
- Publish immediately
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