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    PracticeAQA GCSEAQA GCSE Statistics Higher Tier Paper 1Question 02
    Easy1 markMultiple Choice
    Data Collection and Sampling MethodsSamplingDefinitionsGCSE

    AQA GCSE · Question 02 · Data Collection and Sampling Methods

    Here is the definition of a term used in sampling.
    'Those who are actually available to be part of a survey or investigation.'
    Circle the term being defined.

    Answer options:

    A.

    sample frame

    B.

    census

    C.

    group

    D.

    population

    How to approach this question

    1. Read the definition carefully: "Those who are actually available to be part of a survey or investigation." 2. Consider the meaning of each of the four terms provided. 3. The population is the entire group of interest. 4. A census is a study of the entire population. 5. A sample frame is the list of items or people forming a population from which a sample is taken. This matches the definition of who is available. 6. A group is too general. 7. Select the term that best matches the definition.

    Full Answer

    A.sample frame✓ Correct
    In statistics, the **population** is the entire group that you want to draw conclusions about. A **sample** is a specific group that you will collect data from. The **sample frame** is the list of all the individuals from which the sample is drawn. Therefore, the sample frame represents 'those who are actually available to be part of a survey or investigation.' A **census** is when data is collected from the entire population.

    Common mistakes

    ✗ Confusing sample frame with population. The population is the ideal group, while the sample frame is the practical list of who can be contacted. ✗ Choosing census, which is a method of surveying everyone, not a term for the available group.
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