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Statistics is used in all parts of everyday life, from predicting the weather to determining the effectiveness of a new drug. It involves gathering data, making accurate predictions, and assessing the chances of those predictions being wrong. Statistics is now used so widely that many employers would see a qualification in A level Statistics as a huge advantage.
Entry Requirements
To study at RSFC, you must have achieved a minimum of five GCSEs or equivalent at grade 4 or above across four separate subjects, including GCSE Mathematics and/or English Language. In addition, a grade 5 or above is required in GCSE Mathematics and a grade 4 in English Language.
Why study this course?
The course provides an excellent overview of many different statistical techniques and how they are applied to real-life contexts. A level
Statistics relates to the collection, analysis, interpretation or explanation and presentation of data. This branch of mathematics is used in situations involving variability or uncertainty, such as weather forecasting, finance or assessing the effects of medicines.
What can you expect from Statistics?
You will develop a deeper understanding of how data can be used, the processes by which it can be analysed and the inferences that can be made from it. You will study the statistical enquiry cycle and learn to apply this to real-life data. You will learn to choose appropriate hypothesis tests, and what is reasonable to decide from these. You will also develop the ability to report information to a variety of audiences, learning how to present statistically detailed reports in an appropriate way for the reader.
KEY TOPICS
YEAR 1
Numerical measures, graphs and diagrams
Probability and distributions
Sampling
Correlation and linear regression
Contingency tables
Binomial, normal and poisson
YEAR 2
Confidence intervals
Hypothesis testing
Goodness of fit
Experimental design
Analysis of variance
Statistical enquiry cycle
What can I do with a qualification in Statistics?
You may be surprised at just how many interesting jobs there are for Statisticians, such as Actuaries, Data Analysts, marketing professionals, medical experts and Statisticians in a variety of fields.
How is this course assessed?
There are three examinations at the end of the course, all are equally weighted:
Paper 1 : Data and probability
Paper 2 : Statistical inference
Paper 3 : Statistics in practice
Who is this course for?
Statistics is suitable for anyone who wants to use data to form conclusions. It is heavily relied upon in the field of research. It complements subjects such as Biology, Business, Geography and Psychology and links directly into further academic study in these areas.
