Year 13 Statistics (Level 3)
Subject Description
Level 3 Mathematics, students may choose up to two courses;
- Calculus
- Statistics
Level 3 Statistics
The course extends the development of statistical methods to find, use and assess appropriate statistical models, to make inferences about populations and to investigate situations that involve elements of chance.
Prerequisites
Students must have a minimum of 12 credits in Level 2, including the probability external.
Discretionary entry will be offered by the Head of Faculty.
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 3.11 - Conduct an experiment to investigate a situation using experimental design principles
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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: 24
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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