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Course: Statistics and Modelling (NCEA L3 - Statistics)

Malcolm Wilson —

By studying mathematics and statistics, you develop the ability to think creatively, critically and logically. You will learn to structure, process and communicate information, create models, predict outcomes, justify, verify, and find patterns and generalisations.

When:

Semester One

Subject Area(s)

Statistics

NCEA L3

The Level 3 Statistics and Modelling course starts with a unit on optimal solutions for problems that involve equations and graphing various linear constraints. The other two units of work are designed to help students gain a greater understanding of how data can be analysed through the statistical enquiry cycle. Starting with a specific question of interest, a purpose for the investigation is established - who would benefit from this investigation and why? Pre-collected data sets are graphed, analysed and a report is written which answers our question of interest as well as suggesting further ideas for investigation. The course makes excellent use of sophisticated graphing packages which assist in creating a model or best fit equation for the information entered.

Requirements

It is strongly recommended that students who choose this course have achieved at least 14 credits in NCEA Level 2 Mathematics and Statistics.

Assessment

The course consists of 11 credits in Level 3 NCEA Mathematics and Statistics, all of which are Achievement standards that are internally assessed.                                                                                                                                          91574 Apply linear programming methods in solving problems (Internal) (3 credits)                                                                                                                                                   91580 Investigate time series data (Internal) (4 credits)                                             91581 Investigate bivariate measurement data (Internal) (4 credits).

About the Teacher

Malcolm Wilson has been teaching Mathematics since 1995 in New Zealand and Australia. He loves to find patterns and order in the world and thrives on the challenge of solving complex problems. Malcolm started teaching online in 2019. He lives 30 minutes north of Dunedin and is a keen surfer.

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http://www.netnz.org/enrolment/