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ZIMSEC A-Level Economics

1.2Measures of central tendency, and presentation and analysis of economic data

Measures of central tendency, and presentation and analysis of economic data in ZIMSEC A-Level Economics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

The matrix lists 'Measures of central tendency' and 'Presentation and analysis of economic data' as two key concepts; they are taught together in one lesson and transcribed as one node.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 1.2.1Calculate the mean, mode and median.
  2. 1.2.2Compile data from a schedule and present it in pie charts, bar charts, frequency polygons, line graphs, tables and pictorial form.
  3. 1.2.3Interpret and compare economic data given in graphical, pictorial and numerical form.

Lessons

  • Mean, median, mode and presenting economic data

    45 min

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Sample question

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Measures of central tendency, and presentation and analysis of economic data: sample question

1 mark

A fictional stall in Gweru recorded its takings for one week.

Day Takings (US$)
Mon 24
Tue 31
Wed 18
Thu 31
Fri 27
Sat 45
Sun 22

What is the median daily takings, in US$?

Complete: US$ …

Only if the answer has a unit, e.g. cm or km/h.

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