The data below are the lengths

MATHEMATICS · Multi-part · GCSE · Mathematics · Statistics · Statistics

Problem

The data below are the lengths, in metres, of yachts competing in a sailing race. 14.7 14.1 21.6 16.2 15.7 12.8 10.1 13.9 14.4 13.0 11.7 14.6 17.2 13.4 12.1 11.3 13.1 21.6 23.5 16.4 14.4 15.8 12.6 19.7 18.0 16.2 27.4 21.9 14.4 12.4 (1) Is the data discrete or continuous? (2) Organise the data using a frequency table. (3) Draw an appropriate graph to display the data. (4) Describe the distribution of the data.

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