A Level Further Maths

A Level Further Maths Correlation and Regression Exam Questions

Free A Level Further Maths exam questions on Correlation and Regression, with full model answers. Covers pMCC (testing for zero correlation), rank correlation.

Correlation and Regression exam questions

1 question pack of real past exam questions with its mark scheme. Answer every question without notes, then mark your answers line by line against the mark scheme.

About A Level Further Maths Correlation and Regression

Correlation and Regression is part of Statistics in A Level Further Maths. These questions suit Edexcel International, Edexcel, OCR A, OCR B (MEI), WJEC and CCEA A Level Further Maths students. Answer the pack without notes, then mark every line against the model answers and redo the questions you dropped marks on.

What you need to know

  • PMCC Calculation and testing.
  • Spearman's rank Ranks and ties.
  • Regression lines Least squares and residuals.

Common mistakes in Correlation and Regression

  • Using PMCC for non-linear data.
  • Ranking errors.

Try two Correlation and Regression exam-style questions

1. When is Spearman's preferred? (1 mark)

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When data are ranked or the relationship is not linear

2. What is a residual? (1 mark)

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Observed value minus predicted value

Correlation and Regression FAQs

Which exam boards include Correlation and Regression?

These questions suit Edexcel International, Edexcel, OCR A, OCR B (MEI), WJEC and CCEA A Level Further Maths.

Is Correlation and Regression pure, mechanics or statistics?

Correlation and Regression is part of Statistics.

How should I use these Correlation and Regression questions?

Answer every question without notes, then check each line against the model answers and redo any you got wrong.