Statistics 0479
Collect, represent and interpret data. Explore probability, distributions, relationships and time series to draw reasoned conclusions.
What you'll cover
- Collect data and choose a defensible sample
- Choose and interpret a data representation
- Read grouped and cumulative frequency distributions
- Choose and calculate a measure of centre
- Measure position and spread
- Track how data transformations change a distribution
Published syllabus exam years: 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030. Confirm exam-series and centre availability with your school and Cambridge.
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2027 syllabus · 2028–2030 Version 1
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StudyForA links all 12 published 0479 topic sections and their 64 numbered syllabus objectives to original teaching, worked examples and three stages of self-check practice. The 2027 syllabus is new; the 2028–2030 Version 1 syllabus states that there are no significant changes affecting teaching. This route supports 2027–2030 and links both official syllabus versions. It is not a Cambridge paper or grade prediction. This is original StudyForA teaching and self-check practice, not Cambridge material, an official mark scheme, a timed mock or an official grade. Charts and written working are not automatically assessed; human subject-teacher review remains pending. Use the syllabus version for your exam year. Cambridge offers 0479 in the June series only and does not make it available in every administrative zone. Check the current Cambridge 0479 page and confirm your centre's entry eligibility with your exams officer.
The 2027 syllabus is the first-assessment version. Cambridge's 2028–2030 Version 1 says there are no significant changes affecting teaching. Use the exact syllabus for your exam year. Cambridge offers 0479 in the June series only and does not make it available in every administrative zone. Check the current Cambridge 0479 page and confirm your centre's entry eligibility with your exams officer.
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- Paper 1 · all candidates2 hours 15 minutes · 100 marks · 50%
Calculator required; externally assessed. Questions may draw from any of the 12 syllabus topics. Show essential working.
- Paper 2 · all candidates2 hours 15 minutes · 100 marks · 50%
Calculator required; externally assessed. Questions may draw from any of the 12 syllabus topics. Show essential working.
Cambridge recommends prior study of a mathematics curriculum but does not expect learners to have studied statistics. Entry is June only and is not available in every administrative zone; check centre eligibility. This is original StudyForA teaching and self-check practice, not Cambridge material, an official mark scheme, a timed mock or an official grade. Charts and written working are not automatically assessed Use the syllabus version for your exam year. Cambridge offers 0479 in the June series only and does not make it available in every administrative zone. Check the current Cambridge 0479 page and confirm your centre's entry eligibility with your exams officer.
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All candidates take Paper 1 and Paper 2: each is 2 hours 15 minutes, 100 marks, calculator required and worth 50%. Both are externally assessed and may draw from any topic. Both assess statistical knowledge as well as interpretation, communication and problem-solving. The website's original practice is self-checked, not a timed Cambridge mock, official paper or official grade. This is original StudyForA teaching and self-check practice, not Cambridge material, an official mark scheme, a timed mock or an official grade. Charts and written working are not automatically assessed; human subject-teacher review remains pending. Use the syllabus version for your exam year. Cambridge offers 0479 in the June series only and does not make it available in every administrative zone. Check the current Cambridge 0479 page and confirm your centre's entry eligibility with your exams officer.
Topic 1
- Collect data and choose a defensible sample1
Topic 2
- Choose and interpret a data representation2
Topic 3
- Read grouped and cumulative frequency distributions3
Topic 4
- Choose and calculate a measure of centre4
Topic 5
- Measure position and spread5
Topic 6
- Track how data transformations change a distribution6
Topic 7
- Combine events and calculate probability7
Topic 8
- Summarise a probability distribution and its expectation8
Topic 9
- Compare crude and standardised rates9
Topic 10
- Calculate and interpret index numbers10
Topic 11
- Describe relationships with bivariate data11
Topic 12
- Analyse trend and seasonality in time series12
Practice the papers
Practice the papers
- Written · calculator requiredPaper 1 · 12 lessonsCollect data and choose a defensible sampleChoose and interpret a data representationRead grouped and cumulative frequency distributionsChoose and calculate a measure of centreMeasure position and spreadTrack how data transformations change a distributionCombine events and calculate probabilitySummarise a probability distribution and its expectationCompare crude and standardised ratesCalculate and interpret index numbersDescribe relationships with bivariate dataAnalyse trend and seasonality in time series
2 hours 15 minutes · 100 marks · 50% · all syllabus content may be assessed · externally assessed.
- Written · calculator requiredPaper 2 · 12 lessonsCollect data and choose a defensible sampleChoose and interpret a data representationRead grouped and cumulative frequency distributionsChoose and calculate a measure of centreMeasure position and spreadTrack how data transformations change a distributionCombine events and calculate probabilitySummarise a probability distribution and its expectationCompare crude and standardised ratesCalculate and interpret index numbersDescribe relationships with bivariate dataAnalyse trend and seasonality in time series
2 hours 15 minutes · 100 marks · 50% · all syllabus content may be assessed · externally assessed.
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- 01
Collect data and choose a defensible sample
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Choose and interpret a data representation
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Read grouped and cumulative frequency distributions
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Choose and calculate a measure of centre
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Measure position and spread
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Track how data transformations change a distribution
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Combine events and calculate probability
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Summarise a probability distribution and its expectation
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Compare crude and standardised rates
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Calculate and interpret index numbers
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Describe relationships with bivariate data
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Analyse trend and seasonality in time series
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