Topic Four (1.4): Data
The fourth topic gives an introduction to statistics and also introduces you to collecting, classifying and organising data.
The following key areas are covered in this topic:
- Understanding different types of data
- Collecting and classifying data
- Organising data using frequency tables or stem and leaf diagrams.
Starter
Why statistics? Follow this link to find out more:
WATCH – Why You Need to Study Statistics (YouTube) Links to an external site.
Topic Four is broken down into the following study sessions:
Session One (1.4.1): Getting started
Session Two (1.4.2): Collecting and classifying data
Session Three (1.4.3): Organising data: frequency tables, stem and leaf diagrams
Session Four (1.4.4): Organising data: stem-and-leaf diagrams, two-way tables