Statistics Level 2
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr D. Neufeld.
Statistics Level 2
This course takes the statistics learned in Level One to the next level and also introduces new statistically based topics, which then continue into Level Three statistics and beyond.
To be able to enter STA2, students MUST achieve at least 7 Mathematics Level 1 credits from either MTS1 or MTA1.
Statistics, applicable to all areas of everything that humans do, is an essential form of Mathematics, which is needed in all fields of employment and academics. Combining Mathematics with social context, writing and making sense of the real world, this course is a stepping stone towards incredible career opportunities in understanding and working with data.
A tablet or laptop is highly recommended for this course.
As part of this course, students will be entered into 5 assessments.
There are 4 internal assessments.
A.S. 91265 v3 Mathematics and Statistics 2.10 - Conduct an experiment to investigate a situation using statistical methods
A.S. 91260 v3 Mathematics and Statistics 2.5 - Apply network methods in solving problems
A.S. 91264 v3 Mathematics and Statistics 2.9 - Use statistical methods to make an inference
A.S. 91268 v3 Mathematics and Statistics 2.13 - Investigate a situation involving elements of chance using a simulation
There is one external assessment.
A.S. 91267 v3 Mathematics and Statistics 2.12 - Apply probability methods in solving problems
Course Overview
Term 1
Statistical Experiment
Term 2
Networks
Inference
Term 3
Simulation
Normal Distribution and Probability external
Term 4
External exam preparation
Recommended Prior Learning
To be able to enter STA2, students MUST achieve at least 7 Mathematics Level 1 credits from either MTS1 or MTA1.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
A tablet or laptop is highly recommended for this course.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.5 - Apply network methods in solving problems
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.9 - Use statistical methods to make an inference
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.10 - Conduct an experiment to investigate a situation using statistical methods
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.12 - Apply probability methods in solving problems
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.13 - Investigate a situation involving elements of chance using a simulation
Pathway Tags
Statistics courses lead to careers in data science, health, technology, education, industry, administrator, bank manager, accountant, commodity broker, corporate investment banker, financial advisor/manager, risk analyst, insurance, logistics and distribution manger, statistician, stockbroker, system analyst, tax inspector, transport planner,
Disclaimer
Courses outlined will only be available if sufficient students wish to take them AND appropriate staff are available to teach them.
Courses that do not run may be offered through distance learning and be supported by the Distance Learning Department.