Statistics and probability to influence the use of data and procedures

COURSE PURPOSE

This Unit Standard is designed to provide credits towards the mathematical literacy requirement of the NQF at Level 2. The essential purposes of the mathematical literacy requirement are to ensure that, as learners progress with confidence through the levels, they will grow in several key areas. Firstly, learners will develop a confident and insightful use of mathematics in managing the needs of everyday living, enabling them to become self-managing individuals. Secondly, learners will gain an understanding of mathematical applications that provide insight into their present and future occupational experiences, helping them to develop into contributing workers. Finally, learners will acquire the ability to voice a critical sensitivity to the role of mathematics in a democratic society, allowing them to become active and participating citizens.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

People credited with this Unit Standard are able to apply various techniques to organise and represent data in order to model situations for specific purposes. They can also give opinions on the implications of the modelled data for the required purpose.