Mathematics (Statistics)
Oldham Sixth Form College - Oldham
01612878000
Union Street West, Oldham, OL8 1XU
Course summary

If you are a numerate student and enjoy working with mathematical formulae which produce a useful result, then you should consider joining the A Level Statistics course. Graphical calculators are used to work out answers relating to data and probability and it is also important to explain the meaning of what has been found. You’ll study a selection of probability distributions, the collection of data and various hypothesis tests. You’ll find Statistics very useful if you wish to pursue university and career routes that require the ability to work with and interpret numerical and statistical data. Over the two years you will learn: 1 – Numerical Measures, Graphs and Diagrams 2 – Probability 3 – Population and Samples 4 – Introduction to Probability Distributions 5 – Binomial Distribution 6 – Normal Distribution 7 – Correlation and Linear Regression 8 – Introduction to Hypothesis Testing 9 – Contingency Tables 10 – One and Two Sample Non-parametric Tests 11 – Bayes’ theorem 12 – Probability Distributions 13 – Experimental Design 14 – Sampling, Estimates and Resampling 15 – Hypothesis Testing, Significance Testing, Confidence Intervals and Power 16 – Hypothesis Testing for 1 and 2 Samples 17 – Paired Tests 18 – Exponential and Poisson Distributions 19 – Goodness of Fit 20 – Analysis of Variance 21 – Effect Size Statistical Enquiry Cycle (SEC)

Entry requirements

Grade 5 in GCSE Maths.

How you'll be assessed

100% exam (3 papers)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityOldham
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressUnion Street West, Oldham, OL8 1XU