statisticsandprobability path stn adv

📖 Prior Knowledge

ContentPrerequisite relationships
Data Classification and Visualisation- Represent data with a variety of graphs → Plan and conduct a statistical inquiry
- Explain misleading graphs → Critically review surveys and media reports
Data Analysis- Distinguish a census from a sample → Evaluate sampling methods and sample size
- Draw conclusions from data → Plan and conduct a statistical inquiry
Data Analysis A- Determine the 5-number summary → Plan and conduct a statistical inquiry
Data Analysis B- Represent bivariate data with a scatter plot → Plan and conduct a statistical inquiry

Plan and conduct a statistical inquiry into a question of interest

  • Design an aim and hypothesis based on a question of interest
  • Apply ethical and efficient methods for gathering and organising data
  • Produce a report containing multiple data visualisations that provide insights and information

Examine reports of studies in digital media and elsewhere for information on their planning and implementation

  • Examine and evaluate the appropriateness of sampling methods and sample size in reports with statements about a population and how they can affect the results of a survey
  • Critically review surveys, polls and media reports for accuracy and/or bias
  • Examine the use of statistics and the associated probabilities in shaping decisions made by governments and companies