3 Statistics
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. Darroch.
People are constantly confronted with data and the need to make choices and decisions from the raw data they receive. Phones deliver information about traffic, we have ratings about restaurants or books, and even rankings of hospitals. Parents can obtain complex information about the high schools they want their children to go to. Data is everywhere, our lives are governed by numbers, we need to know the appropriate methods of thinking, analysing and making sense of data.
This course will build on the Statistics work you have done in Level 2.. It will encourage you to question what you see in the data and critically evaluate others’ reports. You will continue to develop an appreciation of variation and understanding of risks and relative risks. Your sound statistical reasoning will cross over and complement work in your other subjects.
Our aim is to give you the statistical foundation to be able to intelligently cope with the requirements of citizenship, employment and family and to be prepared for a healthy, happy and productive life.
This Course is eligible for Subject Endorsement - students must sit all assessments, internal and external, for subject endorsement.
It is helpful for anyone wanting a career in Economics, Farm Management, Data analyst, Investment, Political Scientist, Scientist or Researcher. In fact most careers will have an element of Statistics in them.
Recommended Prior Learning
Learners should have studied Level 2 Statistics
Additional Course Specific Contributions & Equipment/Stationery
Math e-learning lesson & homework tool (Dr Fost) to assist and reinforce lessons. ($10 per subscription)
Specific items required for this course additional to the senior stationery list include
1 x Casio FX82AU Plus II 2 Scientific Calculator Black * Graphical Calculator an advantage
1 x A4 Display Book Insert Cover 40 Pocket Blue
2 x 1J8 A4 Exercise Book 5mm Quad 36 Leaves
EAS Workbook - Year 13 Statistics EAS 3.13 Probability
EAS Workbook - Year 13 Statistics EAS 3.12 Statistical Reports
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.
Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
External
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Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 20
Learners must achieve this assessment in order t count towards the 14 credits needed for University Entrance.
Disclaimer
Please note that course assessment and costs/equipment may change.