Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics: Probability & Statistics 2 Coursebook

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

Jayne Kranat (Author), Julian Gilbey (Edited by)

9781108407342, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 15 March 2018

184 pages
27.6 x 21.9 x 0.9 cm, 0.48 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 2 matches the corresponding unit of the syllabus, with a clear and logical progression through. It contains materials on topics such as hypothesis testing, Poisson distribution, linear combinations and continuous random variables, and sampling. 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. Hypothesis testing
2. Poisson distribution
3. Linear combinations of random variables
Cross-topic revision exercise 1
4. Continuous random variables
5. Sampling
6. Interpretation of sample data
Cross-topic revision exercise 2
Practice paper
Answers
Glossary
Index.

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