STATISTICS
Statistics allow us to put claims to the test, make informed decisions and draw measurably valid conclusions. In law, a misunderstanding of statistics could mean sending an innocent person to jail, or letting a guilty person walk free. In medicine, an understanding of statistics enables doctors to plan clinical trials, allowing us to measure the effectiveness of a treatment.
COURSE AT A GLANCE
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Five GCSEs Grade 4-9 (including Maths, English Language and other supporting subjects). If you want to study a full A Level programme, you will need at least two grade 5s in supporting subjects as part of your five grade 4–9s.
Extra requirements: Grade 5 in Higher Tier GCSE Maths and Grade 5 in English Language or other supporting subject. Students with a Grade 6 in GCSE Maths will be prioritised.
Please note: entry criteria could be subject to change due to the government's Review of Qualifications Reform programme.
QUALIFICATION TYPE: A Level
EXAM BOARD: Edexel
LENGTH: 2 Years
MORE ABOUT THIS COURSE
WHAT YOU'LL STUDY
You will already be familiar with some Probability and Data Handling topics from your GCSE Maths studies. A Level Statistics takes this a step further to develop the ability to draw conclusions from data. You will learn about what it means for two events to be independent and what conditional probability means. You will learn how to form a hypothesis and put it to a statistical test.
HOW YOU'LL STUDY
The modern world generates a vast amount of data in large datasets. You will gain practical experience working with a large dataset and you’ll develop skills in using spreadsheets and databases, transferable to any future career.
ASSESSMENT
The course is assessed by three exams at the end of the two years of study. The first exam is Data and Probability, the second is Statistical Inference, and the third is Synoptic. (You will also be assessed with regular homework and in-class assessments.)
CAREERS AND DESTINATIONS
This course goes well with psychology, biology or geography A Levels. All sciences depend on being able to plan an experiment to collect data, from which valid conclusions can be drawn. There’s a huge demand for young people with advanced level skills in handling data. This course will give candidates a distinct competitive advantage when applying for any science at university.