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Statistics
Why study Statistics?
The course provides an excellent overview of many different statistical techniques and how they are applied to real-life contexts. An ideal complement to other statistically rich subjects to develop a deeper understanding. You develop the ability to follow complicated formulae and instructions accurately, and this is a very transferable skill in a wide range of mathematical and non-mathematical contexts.
Almost every career will require the analysis of data.
What will you study?
Data & Probability:
you will learn how to collect, analyse and interpret data and use probability distributions to calculate the likelihood of events occurring
Statistical Inference:
you will learn how to carry out statistical tests to investigate hypotheses on a given population and evaluate the outcomes of these
Statistics in Practice:
you will combine your skills from Data & Probability and Statistical Inference and apply them to real-world scenarios
What exam board and how will I be assessed?
Pearson Edexcel
Three 2-hour papers at the end of the second year equally weighted assessing the three strands mentioned above
Where could it take me?
Statistics is used within a variety of jobs, industries, and businesses. At university, statistics modules will be part of other degrees, for instance: Geography and Geology; Psychology; Business Studies and Biology, so having these skills will enable you to complete these studies with greater understanding.
Subject combinations
Statistics is an excellent supporting subject for Biology, Business Studies, Geography, Geology, and Psychology.
What support is available?
Induction period will focus on bridging the gap between GCSE and A level. It is not necessary to have studies Statistics at GCSE as the course will assume knowledge of GCSE Maths only.
Your teacher will be available for one-to-one support and supplementary study materials will be available on MS Teams which include revision PowerPoints and exam question videos.
What extra-curricular activities are available?
You will complete a research project towards the end of the first year
Additional Information
- Students should purchase the CASIO fx-991CW Calculator (n.b. this is the same calculator for A level Maths)
- A graphical calculator can be helpful but is not specifically required.
