GCSE Maths
GCSE Maths Sampling Techniques Exam Questions
Free GCSE Maths exam questions on Sampling Techniques, with full model answers. Covers random, systematic, stratified and convenience sampling.
Sampling Techniques 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 GCSE Maths Sampling Techniques
Sampling Techniques is a Grade 6+ GCSE Maths topic, so it mostly comes up on Higher tier papers. These questions suit WJEC GCSE. Work through the pack without notes, then mark every answer against the model answers and redo any you got wrong a few days later.
What you need to know
- Random Every member has an equal chance.
- Systematic Every nth member.
- Bias Convenience samples can be biased.
Common mistakes in Sampling Techniques
- Calling a convenience sample random.
- Using too small a sample.
Try two Sampling Techniques exam-style questions
1. Describe systematic sampling. (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
Choose every nth item from a list
2. Why might a convenience sample be biased? (1 mark)
Show the mark scheme answer
It may not represent the population
Sampling Techniques FAQs
Which exam boards include Sampling Techniques?
These questions suit WJEC GCSE.
What grade is Sampling Techniques in GCSE Maths?
It is a Grade 6+ topic, so it mostly appears on Higher tier papers.
How should I use these Sampling Techniques questions?
Answer every question without notes, then check each answer against the model answers and redo the ones you got wrong.
