Statistics is concerned with the collection, analysis and interpretation of data and is designed to develop an understanding of the design and analysis of experiments, testing of results and the interpretation and presentation of findings. As such it complements subjects such as Business Studies, Economics, Biology, Geography, Sociology, Psychology and Sports Studies, most of which use statistical methods in their courses (see description of the S3 module below). However, we also commonly have successful students who choose Statistics to introduce breadth to their other studies in subjects such as Art, Performing Arts, English, Film and Media. At AS students take three modules. S1 introduces the foundation distributions (binomial and normal), inference statistics and bivariate analysis and extends the descriptive and probability work from GCSE. S2 covers general discrete probability distributions, times series analysis, the Poisson distribution, sampling and the introduction to hypothesis testing. S3 is particularly relevant to students studying the subjects outlined above as it covers all the distribution free tests commonly used in these subjects. Students who gained a grade B or above at GCSE usually cope well with the course. Students with a grade C should be advised that they could find the course difficult and we recommend that they consult their maths teacher about their suitability for the course.
Name: AS in Statistics Qualification title: GCE AS Level in Statistics Qualification type: Assessment Written examination Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20151203 14:03:03 Updated 20151203 14:03:03
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Title: GCE AS Level in Statistics Qualification: GCE AS Level in Statistics Classification: Science and Mathematics