S4interpret, analyse and compare the distributions of data sets from univariate empirical distributions through:

GCSE subject content

GCSE specifications in mathematics should require students to interpret, analyse and compare the distributions of data sets from univariate empirical distributions through:

• appropriate graphical representation involving discrete, continuous and grouped data, including box plots
• appropriate measures of central tendency (median, mean, mode and modal class) and spread (range, including consideration of outliers, quartiles and inter-quartile range)

Tier: This item is set in standard type: all students develop confidence and competence with it. “including box plots” and “, quartiles and inter-quartile range” are bold (Higher tier only).

Source: Department for Education, GCSE mathematics: subject content and assessment objectives. Crown copyright information reproduced under the Open Government Licence v3.0.