Level 3 Statistics B
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Dr M. Steel.
This course is recommended for students who wish to continue with statistics at Level 3 and whose achievement at Level 2 suggests that they would be more successful in a course which is predominantly internally assessed and has selected content. The principles of organising, processing and analysing data are extended to include making predictions, interpreting results and evaluating the process. There is a strong computer technology component.
The course includes 16 Statistics credits towards 14 credits in Statistics for University Entrance, OR 19 Mathematics credits towards 14 credits in Mathematics for University Entrance.
Recommended Prior Learning
Level 2 Mathematics or Statistics.
Course Costs and Equipment/ Stationery requirements
A scientific calculator (on the NZQA approved calculator list) https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/subjects/approved-calculator-list/, about $25.
Pathway
This is an approved course for UE. Students are advised to check the pre-requisites of any tertiary course they are considering before undertaking this course.
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.
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NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.2 - Apply linear programming methods in solving problems
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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 3.11 - Conduct an experiment to investigate a situation using experimental design principles
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.12 - Evaluate statistically based reports
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19
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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We aim to enable every student to have the course that they prefer, however, some courses have limited places or pre-requisits that may restrict the student's choice.