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STAT0024 – Social Statistics (2021)

 Answer ALL questions.

 You have three hours to complete this paper.

 After the three hours has elapsed, you have one additional hour to upload your solutions.

 You may submit only one answer to each question.

 The relative weights attached to each question are Question 1 (8), Question 2 (6), Question 3

something or report an error on the paper. If you have any doubts about a question, make a

note in your answer explaining the assumptions that you are making in answering it. You

should also fill out the exam paper query form online.

 Some part-questions require text-based answers; many of these indicate a word limit. These

word limits have been set generously, so you should treat them as limits rather than targets

to aim for. If you exceed the limits you will lose marks.

Formatting your solutions for submission

 Some part-questions require you to type your answers instead of handwriting them. These

questions state [Type] at the start of the part-question. You must follow this instruction.

Failure to do so may result in marks being deducted. For questions without the [Type]

 You must work alone. In particular, any discussion of the paper with anyone else is not

acceptable. You are encouraged to read the Department of Statistical Science's advice on

collusion and plagiarism.

 Parts of your submission will be screened via Turnitin to check for plagiarism and collusion.

 If there is any doubt as to whether the solutions you submit are entirely your own work you

may be required to participate in an investigatory viva to establish authorship.