Marlborough Boys’ College

NCEA L3 Statistics

MAS3

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr P. Kotze.

Recommended Prior Learning

Students must have achieved AS91267 (2.12) - Probability and at least 5 other credits in level two Statistics to be considered for this course. In the event that the course is oversubscribed students will be ranked based on their results.

This NCEA level three (curriculum level 8) Statistics course covers probability concepts and distributions, time series and bivariate data analysis and report evaluation. It provides students with the knowledge to pursue Statistics at the university level.

Course Overview

Term 1
Probability concepts
Bivariate data analysis

Term 2
Probability distributions
Time series analysis

Term 3
Evaluate reports
Revision

Term 4
Revision

Learning Areas:

Year 13 (NCEA Level 3), Mathematics - Pāngarau

Career Pathways

Mining Engineer, Auditor, Office Administrator, Finance Manager, Survey Technician, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Chemist, Marine Biologist, Financial Adviser, Data Analyst

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Pens (blue, black and red)
Ruler
1J5 5mm quad book (about three for the year)
Scientific calculator
Laptop
A textbook will be issued to the student for the year. It is the student's responsibility and must be returned in good condition at the end of the year.
Additional resources are available for an additional charge, these are not compulsory.
Students are to bring all equipment to every lesson.