NCEA Level 3 Statistics
Course Description
Statistics
Statistics, at its disciplinary core, is the science of understanding data.
Qualitative data, which is difficult or impossible to quantify, and quantitative data are both types of information that statistics help us analyze, process and use.
The better grasp you have on statistics and statistical analysis, the more prepared you’ll be in a range of activities and situations, from playing games to doing your job.
Statistical analysis is prevalent in all walks of life, and no student should graduate without a basic understanding of statistics.
Statistical analysis is useful in every single academic discipline and virtually every job you’ll ever have (if not to your tasks specifically, it will to your organization).
An understanding of basic statistics helps you make decisions about where to live, how to use your time and money and how to evaluate the information around you.
In this course, you will learn about probability laws and distributions.
The course investigates methods of regression analysis and the development of mathematical models to describe relationships between random variables.
Recommended Prior Learning
You will need to have gained at least Merit in 2.10 Experiments or 2.9 Inference, and a minimum of 12 Level 2 Credits.
Students with Merit in 2.12 Probability will be given preferential entry into the course.
The final entry is subject to Head of Department approval.
Contributions and Equipment/ Stationary - Costs are applicable for Adult students only
Stationery & Workbook only:
Stationery: 4 x 1E8 books and the Casio Graphics Calculator FX9750GII is highly recommended for this course.
Workbooks: $17
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.2 - Apply linear programming methods in solving problems
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.9 - Investigate bivariate measurement data
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.13 - Apply probability concepts in solving problems
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.14 - Apply probability distributions in solving problems
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.15 - Apply systems of simultaneous equations in solving problems
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 18
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
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