AS/A Level Maths: Statistics

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This is another fantastic mathematical A level that we offer at Tower Hamlets College. Statistics is an excellent choice if you are interested in studying Economics, Psychology, Biology, Business or other similar courses where you will have to analyse data and draw conclusions from the evidence.

Statistics is concerned with collecting, analysing and using numerical data. For example, a new drug is tested to on some volunteers. How do we decide if it makes a positive difference? Some volunteers improved, but was that "just chance"? Statistics enables you to judge in a scientific way. Statistics are used in all areas of business, industry and government. There are loads of jobs for graduate statisticians.

AS Statistics consists of three modules (SS1, SS2 and SS3). All of them concentrate on statistical processes and representations of the world. You will look at probability models, and will be introduced to a variety of statistical techniques and tests. In your A2 you will study another three modules (SS4, SS5, SS6). There is very little algebra involved - this is a specialised A level.

We recommend you to take Statistics instead of Maths if your main interest is Psychology, Economics, Biology, or Business Studies. Statistics is highly regarded at university, and will be a major help if you go on to study these sort of subjects for your degree. Most other colleges and schools will not be able to offer you a full A level in Statistics.