Statistics Level 3
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr D. Neufeld.
Statistics Level 3
This course is a very useful course at Level Three. You will gain a completely different view of the statistics you hear in the media and will be well informed not just for further study but life in general. A good grounding in statistics is rapidly becoming one of the most sought after skills in many career options and this course prepares you for that.
You will learn to use your own sense of curiosity to answer questions of data, learn to use your writing skills to convince others of your results and then learn how to use statistics to critically evaluate the statistics you see in everyday life.
Students without access to a tablet or laptop may be disadvantaged when school devices are unavailable.
As part of this course, students will be entered into 5 assessments.
There are 3 internal assessments.
A.S. 91581 v2 Mathematics and Statistics 3.9 - Investigate bivariate measurement data
A.S. 91583 v2 Mathematics and Statistics 3.11 - Conduct an experiment to investigate a situation using experimental design principles
A.S. 91580 v2 Mathematics and Statistics 3.8 - Investigate time series data
There are 2 external assessments.
A.S. 91584 v2 Mathematics and Statistics 3.12 - Evaluate statistically based reports
A.S. 91586 v2 Mathematics and Statistics 3.14 - Apply probability distributions in solving problems
Course Overview
Term 1
Bivariate Investigation
Experimental Investigation
Term 2
Finish Experimental Investigation
Time Series Investigation
Term 3
Probability Distributions
Evaluate Statistical Reports
Term 4
Revision
Recommended Prior Learning
Must have at least 10 credits from Level Two Mathematics or Statistics and achieve the external.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Students without access to a tablet or laptop may be disadvantaged when school devices are unavailable.
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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.8 - Investigate time series data
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.9 - Investigate bivariate measurement data
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.11 - Conduct an experiment to investigate a situation using experimental design principles
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.12 - Evaluate statistically based reports
NZQA Info
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: 20
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.
Pathway Tags
Statistics course 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.