BMAT BMAT Data Analysis & Interpretation 1

Question 1

In a BMAT Section 1 data table showing patient recovery rates, which statistical measure best summarizes the central tendency of skewed data?

Accepted Answer

Median

Answer

The median is preferred for skewed data because it is not affected by extreme outliers.

Question 2

A bar chart shows hospital admission rates per 1,000 population across 5 regions: A=45, B=52, C=38, D=61, E=44. What is the mean admission rate?

Accepted Answer

48

Answer

(45+52+38+61+44)/5 = 240/5 = 48.

Question 3

A scatter plot shows a strong positive correlation between study hours and BMAT scores. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Higher study hours are associated with higher scores

Answer

Correlation indicates an association between variables, not causation.

Question 4

A pie chart shows 360 medical students by specialty preference: Surgery 25%, Internal Medicine 30%, Pediatrics 20%, Psychiatry 15%, Other 10%. How many students chose Surgery?

Accepted Answer

90

Answer

25% of 360 = 0.25 × 360 = 90 students.

Question 5

A line graph shows test anxiety scores increasing over 5 weeks: 3, 5, 7, 9, 11. What type of trend does this represent?

Accepted Answer

Linear

Answer

Equal increases of 2 per week indicate a linear (arithmetic) trend.

BMAT - Assessment Practice Test

BMAT - Assessment Practice Test

BMAT BMAT Data Analysis & Interpretation 1