Practice questions for the AQA GCSE Statistics (8382) specification, for teaching in England. Every answer is explained, so you can see why the right option is right.
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Q1. Which of these statements best describes a census?
A. A survey of a small, representative group from a population.
B. A survey where every member of the population is included.
C. A preliminary survey to test questions and procedures.
D. A method of selecting a sample based on convenience.
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✓ Answer: B. A survey where every member of the population is included.
A census aims to collect data from every single member of the target population, unlike a sample survey which only uses a part of it.
Q2. A bar on a histogram has a class width of 10 (from age 20 up to 30) and a frequency density of 4.5. What is the frequency for this class interval?
A. 4.5
B. 45
C. 0.45
D. 2.22
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✓ Answer: B. 45
Frequency is calculated by multiplying the frequency density by the class width. Therefore, frequency = 4.5 × 10 = 45.
Q3. Two bowlers, X and Y, have the same mean score per game. Bowler X has a standard deviation of 12.5, and Bowler Y has a standard deviation of 5.2. Which statement is the most accurate interpretation?
A. Bowler Y is more consistent than Bowler X.
B. Bowler X is more consistent than Bowler Y.
C. On average, Bowler X scores higher than Bowler Y.
D. Bowler Y has a higher range of scores than Bowler X.
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✓ Answer: A. Bowler Y is more consistent than Bowler X.
Standard deviation measures the spread or consistency of data. A lower standard deviation indicates that the data points are closer to the mean, meaning more consistency.
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Who has to sit the GCSE Statistics (AQA)
Who needs a GCSE Statistics (AQA)?
No compulsory requirement; designed to be taken as an optional extra alongside GCSE Maths by students needing data analysis skills.
The real GCSE Statistics (AQA): format
How long is the GCSE Statistics (AQA)?
The real GCSE Statistics (AQA) lasts 210 minutes. Our mock uses 40 questions in 60 minutes.
What it costs, and what a resit costs
How much does the GCSE Statistics (AQA) cost?
Real exam fee: £180.00 (indicative, as of 2026, centres may add administration fees). Resit fee: £180.00 (indicative, standard entry fee, as of 2026, centres may add administration fees)
How hard is it
What is the GCSE Statistics (AQA) pass rate?
Real exam first-time pass rate: 69.2% achieved Grade 4 or above in AQA GCSE Statistics in June 2026. Difficulty: Perceived by some students as less maths-intensive than GCSE Maths, but demands strong statistical thinking, critical evaluation, and data interpretation.
Why people fail it
Why do people fail the GCSE Statistics (AQA)?
Errors in understanding and applying the Statistical Enquiry Cycle (SEC).
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You need 24 out of 40 correct to pass, which is about 60%. Our mocks mark you against this exact threshold.
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No. Our questions are original and written to match the current syllabus, so they give realistic practice without copying the official paper. Every answer comes with a plain-English explanation. Always confirm current rules and content with AQA.