Edexcel · GCSE Statistics · 1ST0

Statistics Revision

Plan enquiries, evaluate data and use statistical methods to draw justified conclusions.

Revision topics

12 topics
ST1

Statistical enquiry and data

Define population and measurable hypothesis. Match collection and analysis to question.

Both papers · Foundation and HigherRevise topic →
ST2

Sampling and collecting data

Population target; frame identifies eligible members. Census attempts all; sample uses a subset.

Both papers · Foundation and HigherRevise topic →
ST3

Tables, charts and communication

Count, total and cross-classify accurately. A key defines the value of each symbol.

Both papers · Foundation and HigherRevise topic →
ST4

Distributions and statistical graphs

Boundaries depend on recording precision. Midpoints on x, class frequencies on y.

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ST5

Averages

Mean uses all values: total ÷ count. Sort first; average two middle values if needed.

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ST6

Spread and standardised scores

Range = maximum − minimum; sensitive to extremes. Ordered quarters; make the chosen convention clear.

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ST7

Scatter diagrams and correlation

Plot paired explanatory and response values. Strength is closeness, not gradient.

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ST8

Time series, index numbers and rates

Time on x; separate trend from noise. Seasonal calendar pattern; cycles less fixed.

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ST9

Estimation and quality assurance

Sample proportion × population gives estimated count. Sample summaries estimate population characteristics.

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ST10

Probability, experiments and risk

Probabilities from 0 to 1; chance is not certainty. Counting rule requires equally likely outcomes.

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ST11

Combined events and conditional probability

Ordered outcomes can be equally likely while sums are not. No overlap differs from covering every outcome.

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ST12

Binomial and normal distributions

Fixed n; independent two-outcome trials; constant p. Binomial counts are integers from 0 to n.

Both papers · Higher onlyRevise topic →

The course and your enquiry

Both calculator papers cover the full course at the chosen tier. Each lasts 90 minutes, carries 80 marks and contributes 50%. Foundation covers grades 1–5; Higher covers grades 4–9 with an allowed grade 3. Higher includes shared topics and labelled extensions. ST1–ST12 are site identifiers; all content is compulsory.

Work through a complete enquiry with real sourced data, justified methods, accurate graphs and contextual evaluation. The worked datasets illustrate methods; use the checklist tasks to demonstrate broader skills.

Official Edexcel Statistics specification

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