Level 3 Statistics External (3STAE)
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr J. Faulkner, Mrs H. Hofmans.
This course provides a grounding for future study in Mathematics, Economics, Accountancy, Biology, Geography and Medical and Social Sciences. It develops Level 2 Mathematics skills further in the areas of statistics and probability and relies heavily on the use of statistical software. We use statistical methods to make sense of our information rich age, turning data into knowledge. Topics include Bivariate Investigations, Statistical lnference, Time Series, Probability Theory and Probability Distributions.
Preferred Prior Learning
Level 2 Mathematics AS91261 & AS91267 |
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 3.8 - Investigate time series data
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.9 - Investigate bivariate measurement data
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.10 - Use statistical methods to make a formal inference
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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: 20
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.