statisticsandprobability path stn adv
- MA5-DAT-P-01 plans, conducts and reviews a statistical inquiry into a question of interest
📖 Prior Knowledge
| Content | Prior knowledge | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Data Classification and Visualisation | - classifying data - constructing and interpreting data graphs - misleading graphs | - statistical inquiry |
| Data Analysis | - survey and census - summary statistics | - statistical inquiry |
| Data Analysis A | - standard deviation and box plots | - statistical inquiry |
| Data Analysis B | - regression analysis | - 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