Statistics

Overview

Statistics GCSE is offered as an option alongside Level 2 Certificate in Further Maths. Statistics is perhaps one of the most versatile areas of maths, combines well with future study in fields such as psychology, business and economics, and opens the door to a variety of careers. Whilst studying statistics - which is about making decisions when there is uncertainty - students learn to collect, analyse, interpret and present data. 

Curriculum

During the course students will learn to:

• use statistical techniques in a variety of authentic investigations, use real world data in contexts such as, but not limited to, populations, climate, sales etc.
• identify trends through carrying out appropriate calculations and data visualisation techniques
• apply statistical techniques across the curriculum, in subjects such as the sciences, social sciences, computing, geography, business and economics, and outside of the classroom in the world in general
• critically evaluate data, calculations and evaluations that would be commonly encountered in their studies and in everyday life
• understand how technology has enabled the collection, visualisation and analysis of large quantities of data to inform decision-making processes in public, commercial and academic sectors
• apply appropriate mathematical and statistical formulae.

The Statistical Enquiry Cycle (SEC) underpins the study of Statistics. Students need to be able to apply the knowledge and techniques of the SEC, which covers five stages:

• initial planning
• data collection
• data processing and presentation
• interpretation of results
• evaluation and review.

Further information

Exam board: AQA Statistics