Statistics - Edexcel Level 1/Level 2
GCSE Statistics introduces skills of statistical enquiry, and practise the underpinning statistical calculations and interpretation using real world data and authentic contexts. It enables pupils to acquire transferable skills to support them in progressing beyond GCSE and develops an awareness of statistics beyond the classroom. The GCSE consists of 2 written examinations: Each paper is out of 80 marks. Each examination lasts 1hour 30 minutes. Calculator use is allowed for both papers. Content overview: 1. The collection of data 2. Processing, representing and analysing data 3. Probability Assessment overview The papers contain short response, medium response and extended response questions. The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to develop statistical fluency and understanding through: • the use of statistical techniques in a variety of authentic investigations, using real- world data in contexts such as, but not limited to, populations, climate, sales etc. • identifying trends through carrying out appropriate calculations and data visualisation techniques • the application of statistical techniques across the curriculum, in subjects such as the sciences, social sciences, computing, geography, business and economics, and outside the classroom in the world in general • critically evaluating data, calculations and evaluations that would be commonly encountered in their studies and in everyday life • understanding 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, including how technology can be used to generate diagrams and visualisations to represent data • understand ways that data can be organised, processed and presented, including statistical measures to compare data, understanding the advantages of using technology to automate processing • applying appropriate mathematical and statistical formulae, and building on prior knowledge.
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