Level 3 - Statistics and Modelling

Maths

Level 3 - 8MAS

Statistics and Modelling

Enquiries: Mrs K Gardiner

Prerequisites

8 Level 2 Credits and/or HoLA approval.

This course is assessed using:			This course is:
	●	Achievement Standards		●	Internally assessed

		Unit Standards		●	Externally assessed

Course Information
This course caters to students who are Mathematically inclined but is also worthwhile for students looking to study the Sciences, Social Sciences (including Psychology, Sociology) Medical Science (e.g. Medicine, Dentistry, Physiotherapy, Psychiatry etc.), Physical Education, Geography, Consumer Science, Accounting / Marketing, Economics. It is accessible to students who may struggle with algebraic thinking but are interested in developing their Statistical understanding. The course is divided into seven Achievement Standards (3 internal, 4 external) and covers aspects of Mathematics and Statistics such as confidence intervals, probability, statistical investigations, normal distribution models, graphs, linear programming, solving linear / non-linear equations and time series data. The internal assessments are completed using Excel spreadsheets and the Graphics Calculator is heavily relied upon. Students can gain up to 24 credits (9 internal, 15 external) though it is suggested that those who do struggle with Maths aim to gain between 17-20 credits.
Course Cost
All costs are approximate. Homework book - $25 Exam revision book - $10

Standard	Title	Credits	Int/Ext
A selection of the following standards will be assessed
AS 90641	Time Series: Determine the trend for time series data	3	Internal
AS 90642	Confidence Intervals: Calculate confidence intervals for population parameters	3	External
AS 90643	Probability: Solve straightforward problems involving probability	4	External
AS 90644	Equations: Solve equations	4	External
AS 90645	Bi-variate Data: Select and analyse continuous bi-variate data	3	Internal
AS 90646	Distributions: Use probability distribution models to solve straightforward problems	4	External
AS 90647	Modelling: Use mathematical models involving curve fitting to solve problems	3	Internal
Maximum Credits Available		24

Why this course?

This course caters to students who are Mathematically inclined but is also worthwhile for students looking to study the Sciences, Social Sciences (including Psychology, Sociology) Medical Science (e.g. Medicine, Dentistry, Physiotherapy, Psychiatry etc.), Physical Education, Geography, Consumer Science, Accounting / Marketing, Economics. It is accessible to students who may struggle with algebraic thinking but are interested in developing their Statistical understanding.