"This is a challenging A Level which you are strongly advised to research well before choosing as one of your subject options. Using and understanding data is becoming increasingly important in many areas of study and employment. Understanding of statistics is a crucial skill, and this course will give you the tools needed to help prepare for higher education and the workplace. This course will appeal to you if you are seeking to pursue the study of a numbers based subject but not wishing to study pure mathematics. KEY TOPICS Statistical distributions Hypothesis testing Application of statistics YOU WILL Understand the application of techniques and research methodologies used in experiments and surveys Apply statistical techniques to data sourced from a variety of contexts Generate and interpret the diagrams, graphs and measurement techniques used in performing statistical investigations Have an understanding of how visualisations of multivariate data are used Understand how technology has enabled the collection, visualisation and analysis of large data sets to inform decision-making processes in public, commercial and academic sectors Develop skills in interpretation, critical evaluation of methodology and statistical problem solving"