Cambridge International AS & A Level Mathematics: Probability & Statistics 1 Coursebook (Cambridge Assessment International Education)

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 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. Cover Title page Copyright Contents Series introduction How to use this book Acknowledgements 1 Representation of data 2 Measures of central tendency 3 Measures of variation Cross-topic review exercise 1 4 Probability 5 Permutations and combinations Cross-topic review exercise 2 6 Probability distributions 7 The binomial and geometric distributions 8 The normal distribution Cross-topic review exercise 3 Practice exam-style paper The standard normal distribution function Answers Glossary Index