Mathematics (Statistics)
The Stourport High School and Sixth Form College - Worcestershire
01299872950
Minster Road, Stourport-on-Severn, DY13 8AX
Course summary

Data and Probability - Students will develop an understanding of: ∙ Numerical measures, graphs, and diagrams ∙ Probability ∙ Population and samples ∙ Introduction to probability distributions ∙ Binomial distribution ∙ Normal distribution ∙ Correlation and linear regression ∙ Bayes’ theorem ∙ Probability distributions ∙ Experimental design ∙ Exponential and Poisson distributions. Statistical Inference - Students will develop an understanding of: ∙ Correlation and regression ∙ Introduction to hypothesis testing ∙ Contingency tables ∙ One and two sample non-parametric tests ∙ Experimental design ∙ Sampling, estimates, and resampling ∙ Hypothesis testing, significance testing, confidence intervals and power ∙ Hypothesis testing for 1 and 2 samples ∙ Paired tests ∙ Goodness of fit ∙ Analysis of variance ∙ Effect size Statistics in Practice - Students will develop a deeper understanding of all of the aforementioned topics as all could be examined on the final paper.

Entry requirements

5 GCSE’s at grade 4 and above including English or Maths Grade 6 in GCSE Maths and Statistics (if studied at GCSE)

How you'll be assessed

Assessed through 3 examinations at the end of Year 13. All papers are 2 hours long. Paper 1: Data and Probability (33.33%) Paper 2: Statistical Inference (33.33%) Paper 3: Statistics in Practice (33.33%)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityWorcestershire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressMinster Road, Stourport-on-Severn, DY13 8AX