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GCSE (9–1) Mathematics
J560/06 Paper 6 (Higher Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
H
You must have:
* 1 9 2 1 9 3 3 6 2 1 *
• the Formulae Sheet for Higher Tier (inside this
document)
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• geometrical instruments
• tracing paper
* J 5 6 0 0 6 *
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for graphs and diagrams.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra space use
the lined page at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown.
• Answer all the questions.
• Where appropriate, your answer should be supported with working. Marks might be
given for using a correct method, even if your answer is wrong.
• Use the r button on your calculator or take r to be 3.142 unless the question says
something different.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 100.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• This document has 20 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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1 Below are four scatter diagrams, A, B, C and D.
Each scatter diagram shows a line of best fit being used to estimate the value of y when x = 40.
y A y B
x
x x x x
x x
x
x x
x x
x xx
x x
x x
x x
40 40
y C y D
x
x x x
x x x
x
x x
x x
x x x
x x x
x x
40 40
(a) The four scatter diagrams show the same type of correlation.
Describe the type of correlation.
(a) .......................................................... [1]
(b) One of the scatter diagrams has an outlier.
Circle the outlier. [1]
(c) In which scatter diagram is the line of best fit likely to give the most reliable estimate for the
value of y when x = 40?
Give two reasons to support your answer.
Scatter diagram ............. because:
1. ...............................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
2. ...............................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
[2]
© Cambridge OCR 2025
GCSE (9–1) Mathematics
J560/06 Paper 6 (Higher Tier)
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
H
You must have:
* 1 9 2 1 9 3 3 6 2 1 *
• the Formulae Sheet for Higher Tier (inside this
document)
You can use:
• a scientific or graphical calculator
• geometrical instruments
• tracing paper
* J 5 6 0 0 6 *
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for graphs and diagrams.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra space use
the lined page at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown.
• Answer all the questions.
• Where appropriate, your answer should be supported with working. Marks might be
given for using a correct method, even if your answer is wrong.
• Use the r button on your calculator or take r to be 3.142 unless the question says
something different.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 100.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• This document has 20 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© Cambridge OCR 2025 [601/4606/0] Cambridge OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (ST/TC) 360962/4 Turn over
, 2
1 Below are four scatter diagrams, A, B, C and D.
Each scatter diagram shows a line of best fit being used to estimate the value of y when x = 40.
y A y B
x
x x x x
x x
x
x x
x x
x xx
x x
x x
x x
40 40
y C y D
x
x x x
x x x
x
x x
x x
x x x
x x x
x x
40 40
(a) The four scatter diagrams show the same type of correlation.
Describe the type of correlation.
(a) .......................................................... [1]
(b) One of the scatter diagrams has an outlier.
Circle the outlier. [1]
(c) In which scatter diagram is the line of best fit likely to give the most reliable estimate for the
value of y when x = 40?
Give two reasons to support your answer.
Scatter diagram ............. because:
1. ...............................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
2. ...............................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
[2]
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