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Why do i have to study statistics?
Why do i have to study statistics?
GCSE Statistics is a compulsory subject at FGCS.
Through learning Statistics, students are introduced to the skills of statistical enquiry and practise the underpinning statistical calculations and interpretation using real world data and authentic contexts.
What will i study?
What will i study?
"The course consists of ten components that students need to secure to ensure they are on track to make the expected levels of progress:
Planning
Types of Data
Population and Sampling
Collecting Data
Tabulation, Diagrams and Representation
Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion
Summarising Statistics
Scatter Diagrams and Correlation
Time Series and Estimation
Probability.
How will i be examined?
How will i be examined?
You will study and prepare for two exam papers. These will be from two tiers; Higher and Foundation.
Paper 1: 90 minutes
Paper 2: 90 minutes
Calculators are permitted for both papers and the topics being assessed are the same.
Where will this course take me?
Where will this course take me?
Careers linked to Statistics are:
Actuarial analyst/actuary
Civil Service
Data analyst/Data scientist
Financial risk
Investment analyst
Market research
These are all very highly paid professions.
Futher links
Futher links
Click here to learn more about the Statistics qualification
key contact
key contact
Mr Samad Hussain - Second in Charge of Maths
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