Quiz: Spotting Anomalies and Justifying Exclusion
GCSE AQA Combined Science: Trilogy — 8464
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Welcome! You've already learned how to record data and calculate the mean. Now, let's test your ability to spot anomalies in results and decide when to exclude them.
What is an anomaly in a set of results?
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Which of these could cause an anomaly in data? (Select all that apply)
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To identify an anomaly, compare the data point to the {{blank0}} of the rest of the set.
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Why should anomalies be excluded before calculating the mean?
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When justifying exclusion, you should explain why the data point is not {{blank0}}.
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Which of these steps are part of justifying the exclusion of an anomaly? (Select all that apply)
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