statisticsandprobability path stn adv
- MA5-DAT-P-01 plans, conducts and reviews a statistical inquiry into a question of interest
📖 Prior Knowledge
| Content | Prerequisite 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