Mathematics A-Level
large data sets
What large data sets means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for WJEC.
Definition of large data sets
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Reference: WJEC
Data that must be real and sufficiently rich to enable the concepts and skills of data presentation and interpretation in the specification to be explored.
Topics that use large data sets
- Use of data in statistics (WJEC A-Level)
Related terms
- representativeness
- calculator statistical modes
- contextual enquiry
- multivariate data
- spreadsheet analysis
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