Cambridge International AS and A Level Mathematics: Probability and Statistics 1 Practice Book

Description

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.

Key Features

• Clear explanations and worked examples leading into practice exercises for students to familiarise themselves with concepts and apply them to answer questions.
• Written specifically for the syllabus for examination from 2020, giving teachers and learners confidence that the content of the syllabus is comprehensively covered.
• Clear diagrams assist with visual learning of ideas.
• “Explore” feature provides opportunities for further investigation to encourage discussion and reflection upon key mathematical concepts.
• Exam-style and past-paper questions at the end of each chapter and cross-topic revision exercises to provide opportunities for assessment.

Table of Contents

1. Hypothesis testing
2. Poisson distribution
3. Linear combinations of random variables
4. topic revision exercise 1
5. Continuous random variables
6. Sampling
7. Interpretation of sample data
8. Cross-topic revision exercise 2
9. Practice paper
10. Answers
11. Glossary
12. Index.