GCSE Maths Capture Recapture Revision in Worthing
Capture recapture questions estimate population size using proportions. Students need to read the context carefully and apply the formula logically.
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Key skills
- Understanding sampling assumptions
- Using proportion to estimate population size
- Interpreting results in context
- Checking whether an estimate is reasonable
Exam tip: Capture recapture estimates depend on the second sample being representative.
Common mistake: A common mistake is substituting the numbers into the proportion in the wrong order.
Video explanation
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