13 Statistics B
13STB Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Dr M. Steel
This course is recommended for students who wish to continue with mathematics 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.
Course Costs and Equipment/ Stationery requirements
A calculator (on the NZQA approved calculator list) https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/subjects/approved-calculator-list/
Nulake EAS 3.12 Statistical Reports, about $120.
Recommended Prior Learning
Level 2 Mathematics or Statistics.
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91574 v2 Mathematics and Statistics 3.2 - Apply linear programming methods in solving problems | 3 |
I |
3 |
* |
Y |
|
| A.S. 91580 v2 Mathematics and Statistics 3.8 - Investigate time series data | 3 |
I |
4 |
Y |
* |
Y |
| A.S. 91581 v2 Mathematics and Statistics 3.9 - Investigate bivariate measurement data | 3 |
I |
4 |
Y |
* |
Y |
| A.S. 91583 v2 Mathematics and Statistics 3.11 - Conduct an experiment to investigate a situation using experimental design principles | 3 |
I |
4 |
Y |
* |
Y |
| A.S. 91584 v2 Mathematics and Statistics 3.12 - Evaluate statistically based reports | 3 |
E |
4 |
Y |
4r,4w * |
Y |
Total Credits |
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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.
Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 15 credits.
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