CAIE IGCSE Mathematics Extended E9.2.2 Comparing Data Sets

Practise comparing typical value and spread using tables, graphs, medians, ranges and interquartile ranges.

Syllabus
2028–2030
Objective
E9.2.2
Level
Extended

Exam points

  • compare medians to judge which data set has the greater typical value
  • compare ranges or IQRs to decide which distribution is more variable
  • support every comparison with values read from the table, graph or box plot

E9.2.2 Compare sets of data using tables, graphs and statistical measures. question 1

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The box-and-whisker plot shows information about the marks scored by some students in a test.

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This box-and-whisker plot shows information about the marks scored by the same students in a second test.

Figure for Question E9.2.2 Compare sets of data using tables, graphs and statistical measures. question 1 — CAIE IGCSE Mathematics Extended

Make one comparison between the distributions of marks in the two tests.

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