NCEA Level 3 Statistics
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Drew McWhinnie.
Statistics, at its disciplinary core, is the science of understanding data.
Qualitative data, which is difficult or impossible to quantify, and quantitative data are both types of information that statistics helps us analyse, process and use.
The better grasp you have on statistics and statistical analysis, the more prepared you’ll be in a range of activities and situations, from playing games to doing your job.
Statistical analysis is prevalent in all walks of life, and no student should graduate without a basic understanding of statistics.
Statistical analysis is useful in every single academic discipline and virtually every job you’ll ever have (if not to your tasks specifically, it will be to your organisation).
An understanding of basic statistics helps you make decisions about where to live, how to use your time and money, and how to evaluate the information around you.
In this course, you will learn about probability laws and distributions.
The course investigates methods of regression analysis and the development of mathematical models to describe relationships between random variables.
Recommended Prior Learning
You should have gained at least Merit in 2.10 Experiments or 2.9 Inference, AND a minimum of 12 Maths credits at Level 2.
Students with Merit in 2.12 Probability will be given preferential entry into this course.
Final entry is subject to the approval of the Head of Department of Mathematics.
Course Costs
Students will require 4x 1E8 books.
Description | Type | Value |
---|---|---|
Workbook | Contribution | $18.00 |
NZGrapher | Contribution | $1.00 |
$19.00 |
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 3.9 - 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
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.15 - Apply systems of simultaneous equations in solving problems
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 18
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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Disclaimer
Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry cannot be confirmed until the beginning of the 2025 school year.