Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics: Probability & Statistics 1 Coursebook

This series has been developed specifically for the Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics (9709) syllabus to be examined from 2020.

Dean Chalmers (Author), Julian Gilbey (Edited by)

9781108407304, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 15 March 2018

258 pages
27.6 x 21.8 x 1.1 cm, 0.67 kg

This series has been developed specifically for the Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics (9709) syllabus to be examined from 2020. Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics: Probability & Statistics 1 matches the corresponding unit of the syllabus, with a clear and logical progression through. It contains materials on topics such as data, variation, probability, permutations and combinations, binomial and geometric distributions, and normal distribution. This coursebook contains a variety of features including recap sections for students to check their prior knowledge, detailed explanations and worked examples, end-of-chapter and cross-topic review exercises and 'Explore' tasks to encourage deeper thinking around mathematical concepts. Answers to coursebook questions are at the back of the book.

1. Representation of data
2. Measures of central tendency
3. Measures of variation
Cross-topic revision exercise 1
4. Probability
5. Permutations and combinations
Cross-topic revision exercise 2
6. Probability distributions
7. The binomial and geometric distributions
8. The normal distribution
Cross-topic revision exercise 3
Practice paper
Answers
Glossary
Index.

Subject Areas: Educational: Mathematics & numeracy [YQM], Teaching of a specific subject [JNU], Teaching skills & techniques [JNT]