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PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-101408515628

ISBN-139781408515624

eBay Product ID (ePID)150547907

Product Key Features

Educational LevelHigh School, Elementary School

Number of Pages240 Pages

Publication NameNelson Probability and Statistics 1 for Cambridge International a Level

LanguageEnglish

SubjectProbability & Statistics / General, General

Publication Year2014

FeaturesNew Edition

TypeStudy Guide

Subject AreaMathematics

AuthorJoan Chambers, Janet Crawshaw

SeriesCie a Level Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight20.7 Oz

Item Length10.4 in

Item Width7.7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceElementary/High School

Dewey Edition23

Grade FromTenth Grade

IllustratedYes

Grade ToTwelfth Grade

Dewey Decimal519.2

Edition DescriptionNew Edition

Table Of Content1. Representation of dataRepresenting dataTypes of dataStem-and-leaf diagramsHistogramsAveragesVariability of dataCombining sets of dataMedian and interquartile rangeCumulative frequencyBox-and-whisker plotsChoosing measures and diagrams2. Permutations and combinationsArrangements in a linePermutations of r items from n itemsCombinations of r items from n items3. ProbabilityProbabilityUsing arrangements, permutations and combinationsTwo or more eventsConditional probabilityProbability trees4. Discrete random variablesDiscrete random VariablesE(X), the expectation of XVar(X), the variance of X5. The binomial distributionThe binomial distributionUseful methodsExpectation and Variance of the binomial distributionDiagrammatic representation of the binomial distributionThe mode of the binomial distribution6. The normal distributionContinuous random VariablesThe normal distributionStandardising any normal Variable XFinding z when (/)(z) is knownUsing the tables in reverse for any normal variable XFinding µ or d or bothThe normal approximation to the binomial distributionNormal distribution tablesList of formulae provided in the examSample exam papersAnswers

SynopsisThe Nelson Mathematics for Cambridge International AS and A Level series is tailored to the needs of A and AS level students of the 9709 syllabus, for examination up to and including 2019. Developed by a team of experienced examiners and international authors, it provides comprehensive coverage for this syllabus and effective preparation for the Cambridge exams.Nelson Probability and Statistics 1 for Cambridge International A Level is for students taking the S1 exam paper. The text provides introductions to topics and step-by-step worked examples to aid students in their understanding of the course material. Mixed exercises with more detailed questions, similar to those found in the actual examinations, test the knowledge of content covered in previous chapters, helping students to apply knowledge. In addition, practice exam papers provide students with opportunities for effective exam preparation and so help them reach their full potential., The Nelson Mathematics for Cambridge International AS & A Level series is tailored to the needs of A & AS level students of the 9709 syllabus, for examination up to and including 2019. Developed by a team of experienced examiners and international authors, it provides comprehensive coverage for this syllabus and effective preparation for the Cambridge exams.Nelson Probability and Statistics 1 for Cambridge International A Levelis for students taking the S1 exam paper. The text provides introductions to topics and step-by-step worked examples to aid students in their understanding of the course material. Mixed exercises with more detailedquestions, similar to those found in the actual examinations, test the knowledge of content covered in previous chapters, helping students to apply knowledge. In addition, practice exam papers provide students with opportunities for effective exam preparation and so help them reach their full potential., Tailored to the needs of A & AS level students of the latest 9709 syllabus, this series has been developed by experienced examiners and international authors to provide comprehensive and effective preparation for this syllabus and the Cambridge exams.

LC Classification NumberQA273