STA21F

STATISTICS 21F - Full Year

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Dr M. McKubre-Jordens.

This course prepares students for Level 3 study in Statistics, as well as careers involving statistical analysis, understanding data, and data science. Its focus is on theory and applications of the statistical enquiry cycle, analysis of reports, and probability. Statistical thinking and concepts are developed and placed in a meaningful context wherever possible.

An NCEA Course Endorsement is possible for this subject.

Recommended Prior Learning

10 Credits of Level 1 Mathematics Achievement Standards, including AS91946 (1.3 Interpreting Data and Graphs).

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

A graphing calculator (e.g. CASIO fx-9750 or fx-9860) is highly recommended.
A BYOD device is required.

Pathway

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.

Total Credits Available: 18
Internal Assessed Credits: 14
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91263 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.8 - Design a questionnaire


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91264 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.9 - Use statistical methods to make an inference


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91265 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.10 - Conduct an experiment to investigate a situation using statistical methods


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91266 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.11 - Evaluate a statistically based report


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 2r
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91267 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.12 - Apply probability methods in solving problems


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91268 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.13 - Investigate a situation involving elements of chance using a simulation


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 2
Total Numeracy Credits: 18