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Edexcel A-Level Biology AS 1.15 Health Risk Data Correlation and Causation Questions

Practise describing correlations with data values and spread, separating association from causation through confounders and controls, and comparing health-risk datasets with marked evidence.

Syllabus
First assessment 2019
Course
Biology YBI11
Level
AS

Exam points

  • Describe a correlation with direction, data values, spread and relevant group differences.
  • Distinguish association from causation by identifying confounding variables and controls.
  • Calculate proportions or compare mortality and screening data with correct units.

Edexcel A-Level Biology AS 1.15 Health Risk Data Correlation and Causation Questions question 1

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Several factors increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

The graph shows the effect of exercise on the relative risk of death from CVD.

Relative risk of death from CVD

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Energy needed for exercise / kJ per week
Describe the conclusions that can be made from the information shown in this graph.

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