Statistics
| What is this course about? |
This is a one year course for students who do not wish to study Pure Mathematics at AS/A level but wish to study Statistics to help them with any statistical work that they will encounter in their other courses at college, to progress to study a Statistically based subject in Higher Education or simply because they have enjoyed studying statistics at GCSE Level and wish to study the subject in more depth.
The aims of this course are to help you to develop your understanding of statistical principles. You will extend your range of skills and techniques and use them to solve problems. You will gain the appropriate knowledge of procedures to be followed in order to produce useful results and develop confidence and enthusiasm in your approach to the subject. The subject covers all statistical procedures required in such subjects as Psychology or Biology at A level. |
What topics will I study?
As Units
(first year work)
| Unit 1: Statistics |
| Basic Statistical Techniques |
| Unit 2: Statistics |
| Analysis of Time Series and Trends. Analysis of Secondary Statistics |
| Unit 3: Statistics |
| Non Parametric Hypothesis testing. Inferential Statistics |
A2 Units
(second year for those who decide to continue)
| Unit 4: Statistics |
| Further distributions, Estimation and Parametric Hypotheses testing |
| Unit 5: Statistics |
| Continuous Distributions, more Advanced Estimation and Hypothesis testing |
| Unit 6: Statistics |
| Experimental Design, Analysis of Variance and Quality Control Schemes |
| How will my work be assessed? |
- In January you will take the first Statistics examination. Then at the end of the first year of study you will take the next two Statistics examination.
- In January of the second year you will take the fourth Statistics examination. There is no compulsory coursework element attached to any of the units. In the final summer, you will take the last two exams.
- There is no compulsory coursework in any of the modules.
- All modules are equally weighted
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| Frequently asked questions |
What are lessons like?
This course is designed to ensure a smooth transition from GCSE Mathematics or Statistics. You will be introduced to topics in an accessible, relevant and enjoyable way. Use of the Internet and Statistical Software is encouraged. There will be a lot of class discussion and stimulating challenges. You will be encouraged to use a graphical calculator.
What people do with AS/A level Statistics?
Statistics AS or A level is a useful qualification for Higher Education courses including Biology, Geography, Psychology, Finance, Business, Medicine, Physiotherapy or Sports Science. Statisticians can work in the healthcare environment as analysts or medical statisticians or for official government bodies. Most major companies employ statisticians and highly paid careers are available particularly if you study to be an Actuary.
Are there any special entry requirements?
Normal college entry requirements for Level 3 courses including GCSE Mathematics or Statistics at grade C or above. Statistics is a sensible choice if intermediate GCSE Mathematics has been studied. |
| AS/A Level Courses |
A Level is split into two parts : AS and A2
 AS is the first year of the A level course and the standard expected is between GCSE (grades A* - C) and an A2 course.
A2 is taken in the second year and builds upon AS level work.
Together AS and A2 make up a full A level: AS + A2 = A level.
AS and A2 courses are usually made up of three units each. AS units are taken during the first year of the course and A2 units in the second year. Unit examinations can be taken in January and in June but subjects vary in when exams are taken. Often one unit takes the form of coursework. It is possible to re-sit AS and A2 units, the best marks count towards the final AS or A level grade.
AS and A level qualifications are graded A – E (pass) and U (fail).
AS and A2 also provide opportunities to develop key skills
You may choose to take an AS course and then continue to the full A level or to take the AS course as a stand-alone qualification. Progression from AS to A2 is dependant upon a pass at AS and a recommendation from your subject tutor that you have developed the necessary skills for the A2 course.
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