Level 3 Statistics
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. Higgins.
The Year 13 Statistics course covers Levels 8 of Mathematics in the New Zealand curriculum document.
Students will continue to develop their understanding of Probability and Probability distributions while also analysing different types of data including bi-variate and time-series.
Students will learn how to use linear programming to find the optimal solution to a problem.
As a Year 13 student you will be studying towards NCEA Level 3. Statistics is an approved subject for University Entrance.
Students who are intending to sit the Statistics Scholarship examination are expected to take this course.
A graphics calculator is essential for this course.
The standards offered in this course may be altered at the discretion of the Head of Department.
Recommended Prior Learning
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 3.8 - 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.
Disclaimer
Courses will only run based on minimum entries
Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course
You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisites of a course or if the course requires this for entry
Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOF or HOD of the Department
Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths