Data, graphs and averages. Easy marks — until students rush and read the wrong axis. Classic.
Quick Summary
Statistics is about representing and interpreting data. The calculations are usually simple; the reading is where students get trapped.
- ✅ Must-know skills
- ⚠️ Common mistakes
First-Move Decision Flow
Exam Practice
Revision Checklist
- [ ] I can calculate mean, median, mode and range.
- [ ] I can use frequency tables.
- [ ] I can estimate mean using midpoints.
- [ ] I can interpret cumulative frequency and box plots.
- [ ] I compare data using both average and spread.