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GCSE Statistics (Edexcel)

Practice questions for the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Statistics (1ST0) specification, for teaching in England. Every answer is explained, so you can see why the right option is right.

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Q1. A researcher records the favourite colour of 30 people. What type of data is 'favourite colour'?
  • A.  Quantitative discrete
  • B.  Quantitative continuous
  • C.  Qualitative
  • D.  Primary
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✓ Answer: C. Qualitative
Qualitative data is non-numerical and describes categories. 'Colour' is a category, not a number that can be measured or counted.
Q2. A school canteen surveys 120 students about their favourite lunch. 45 students choose Pizza. If this data is displayed on a pie chart, what angle would represent the Pizza sector?
  • A.  45°
  • B.  135°
  • C.  37.5°
  • D.  115°
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✓ Answer: B. 135°
The angle is calculated as (Frequency / Total Frequency) × 360°. So, (45 / 120) × 360° = 0.375 × 360° = 135°.
Q3. A table shows the time taken for 50 people to complete a puzzle. Time (t, mins): 0<t≤10, 10<t≤20, 20<t≤30, 30<t≤40. Frequency: 8, 15, 22, 5. In which class interval does the median lie?
  • A.  0 < t ≤ 10
  • B.  10 < t ≤ 20
  • C.  20 < t ≤ 30
  • D.  30 < t ≤ 40
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✓ Answer: C. 20 < t ≤ 30
The median is the (50/2) = 25th value. Cumulative frequencies are 8, 23 (8+15), 45 (23+22), 50. The 25th value falls after the 23rd, so it is in the 20 < t ≤ 30 class.
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Who has to sit the GCSE Statistics (Edexcel)

Who needs a GCSE Statistics (Edexcel)?

Not mandatory; taken by students to develop statistical fluency for other subjects or future careers.

The real GCSE Statistics (Edexcel): format

How many questions are in the GCSE Statistics (Edexcel)?

The real GCSE Statistics (Edexcel) has 2 questions and lasts 180 minutes. Our mock uses 40 questions in 60 minutes.

What it costs, and what a resit costs

How much does the GCSE Statistics (Edexcel) cost?

Resit fee: Typically £150-£500 via exam centres for private candidates. Rebooking after a fail: Annually, for May/June exam series.

How hard is it

What is the GCSE Statistics (Edexcel) pass rate?

Real exam first-time pass rate: 72.6% achieved Grade 4+ in June 2026 (Edexcel GCSE Statistics). Difficulty: Generally considered easier than GCSE Maths; Higher Tier involves more complex problem-solving & interpretation.

Why people fail it

Why do people fail the GCSE Statistics (Edexcel)?

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GCSE Statistics (Edexcel): common questions
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What is the pass mark for the GCSE Statistics (Edexcel)?
You need 24 out of 40 correct to pass, which is about 60%. Our mocks mark you against this exact threshold.
How long do you get?
The test is timed at 60 minutes. Our full mock runs on the same clock so you can practise your pacing.
Are these the real exam questions?
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 Pearson Edexcel.