NCEA Level 3 Statistics
Course Description
Head of Faculty - Kaihautuu: Ms A. Price-Williams.
This course will develop a students ability to analyse data and think critically about the information in contains. Students will learn to manage their time to conduct week long investigations and submit statistical reports. Students will work in groups to develop the necessary skills required for communicating statistical ideas. Students will be expected to write reports on their findings, helping them to develop their analytical writing skills.
The course covers three main areas: Statistics, probability and mathematics. The internally assessed topics involve extensive use of statistical software. Processes include reasoning and communication. The emphasis is on data handling and decision making in a variety of contexts such as business, science, medicine and social science.
It is recommended that students have their own device for this subject.
This course can be taken along side Level 3 Calculus
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.2 - Apply linear programming methods in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.8 - Investigate time series data
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.9 - Investigate bivariate measurement data
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.13 - Apply probability concepts in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.14 - Apply probability distributions in solving problems
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19
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.