Level 3 Statistics Internal (3STAI)
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr J. Faulkner, Mr A. Bone.
This course provides the grounding for future study in Social Sciences, Economics, Accountancy, Biology and Journalism. It follows on and develops the ideas covered in 2STAT 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 Data, Time Series, Linear Programming, Experiments, Critical Paths and Evaluating Statistical Reports.
Preferred Prior Learning
Completed either of 2MAT or 2STAT
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
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.4 - Use critical path analysis 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 3.11 - Conduct an experiment to investigate a situation using experimental design principles
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.12 - Evaluate statistically based reports
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 21
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.