NCEA Level 3 Statistics and Modelling

Aim

This course is intended for students who have gained 14 or more credits in either Level 2 Mathematics course. The course develops students ability to work with statistics and probability. These skills apply across a wide range of degrees and in the navigation of daily life.

Course content

Determining the trend for time series data
Solving straight-forward problems involving probability
Completing a statistical investigation involving bivariate data
Using probability distribution models to solve straight-forward problems
Making inferences based on sample statistics
Evaluating statistical reports

Assessment

There are a variety of assessment tasks and school examinations. Externally assessed topics are examined nationally at the end of the year.

Qualification gained

Full course completion - 24 credits in NCEA Level 3 Statistics

This subject has links with

Biology, Geography, Economics

Prior knowledge required

A minimum of 14 credits in NCEA Level 2 Mathematics or NCEA Level 2 Pure Mathematics

Next step

University and Polytechnic studies in Biological Sciences, Social Sciences, Commerce, Health Sciences and Statistics

Achievement Standard

91580 3.8 4 Credit Internal Investigate time series data

91581 3.9 4 Credit Internal Investigate bivariate measurement data

91582 3.10 4 Credit Internal Use statistical methods to make a formal inference

91584 3.12 4 Credit External Evaluate statistically based reports

91585 3.13 4 Credit External Apply probability concepts in solving problems

91586 3.14 4 Credit External Apply probability distributions in solving problems

Course contribution: $15 indicative amount, may be subject to change.

Workbook.

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