Complete revision notes for A-Level Statistics covering 26 topics across 6 strands. Aligned with the Edexcel 1ST0 & AQA 8382 specifications. Covers planning enquiries, data collection, presentation, calculation, interpretation, probability and exam technique.
A-Level Statistics develops students' ability to collect, analyse, interpret and evaluate statistical information. Edexcel 1ST0 and AQA 8382 both have two written papers, each 1 hour 45 minutes and worth 50%. Both papers assess the Statistical Enquiry Cycle (SEC) alongside statistical techniques, interpretation and evaluation. The content covers planning enquiries, data collection, presentation, calculation, interpretation and probability.
| Paper | Content | Weighting | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (Edexcel) | Written Exam | 50% | 1hr 45min |
| Paper 2 (Edexcel) | Written Exam | 50% | 1hr 45min |
| Paper 1 (AQA) | Written Exam | 50% | 1hr 45min |
| AO | Description | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| AO1 | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of statistical techniques for collecting, representing and analysing data | 55% |
| AO2 | Interpret statistical information and results in context, reasoning statistically to draw conclusions | 25% |
| AO3 | Assess the appropriateness of statistical methodologies and conclusions through the statistical enquiry cycle | 20% |
All 26 topics are aligned with the Edexcel 1ST0 and AQA 8382 specifications. Both boards follow the same DfE subject content covering planning, collection, presentation, calculation, interpretation and the Statistical Enquiry Cycle. Each topic page provides calculation practice aligned with AO1, interpretation practice aligned with AO2 and evaluation practice aligned with AO3.
Planning a Statistical Enquiry: Hypotheses, investigation design, constraints and the statistical enquiry cycle
Data Collection: Data types, primary and secondary data, sampling, questionnaires and data cleaning
Data Presentation & Visualisation: Tables, charts, graphs, histograms, box plots and identifying misrepresentation
Statistical Calculation & Analysis: Averages, spread, skewness, correlation, regression and time series analysis
Statistical Interpretation & Evaluation: Probability, distributions, index numbers, population estimation and comparing data
Exam Technique & SEC: SEC assessment, command words, statistical writing, calculations and revision
Access official past papers and mark schemes:
| Exam Board | Past Papers & Mark Schemes |
|---|---|
| Edexcel / AQA | Edexcel A-Level Statistics Past Papers ↗ |