Description
Book SynopsisThis 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.
Table of Contents1. Hypothesis testing; 2. Poisson distribution; 3. Linear combinations of random variables; Cross-topic revision exercise 1; 4. Continuous random variables; 5. Sampling; 6. Interpretation of sample data; Cross-topic revision exercise 2; Practice paper; Answers; Glossary; Index.
