Solving 'statistical' problems - EdexcelNumber problems

Statistical problems can involve calculating the mean, median, mode and range. Diagrams may include information which needs to be extracted. A framework can be used to tackle these problems.

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Number problems

Statistical problems usually take one of two forms:

Often problems involve a lot of basic number work but sometimes it may be necessary to use some algebra to work out missing values.

A problem solving framework can be used to tackle statistical problems.

Example 1

Explore how the six step framework is used to solve a statistical problem