Practical Mathematics and Statistics Subject regulations
Practical Mathematics and Statistics is available as a minor.
To complete a minor in Practical Mathematics and Statistics, students must complete 60 points, including DATAX111 or DATAX121; MATHS103 or MATHS165; DATAX201 and MATHS204.
Enrolment into the Practical Mathematics and Statistics minor will be suspended from the end of 2026.
Practical Mathematics and Statistics papers
| Code and paper title | Points | |
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DATAX111
Statistics for Science
An introductory paper in statistics that uses Microsoft Excel. Topics include the collection and presentation of data, hypothesis testing, confidence... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) & 26B (Tauranga) |
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DATAX121
Introduction to Statistical Methods
An introductory paper in statistics that uses R. Topics include the collection and presentation of data, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (Secondary School - Unistart) & 26G (Online) & 26X (Hainan University, Haikou China) |
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MATHS103
Mathematics 1A
A study of the fundamental techniques of algebra and calculus. |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26B (Hamilton) & 26X (Hainan University, Haikou China) |
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MATHS165
General Mathematics
An introduction to algebra, calculus, and their applications for students without NCEA Level 3 Mathematics. Students who meet the prerequisites of... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26B (Hamilton Waikato College) & 26X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China) |
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DATAX201
Practical Data Science
This paper gives students practical experience for the entire data science process. It covers the data collection process, data cleaning and... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (Online) & 26A (Tauranga) |
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MATHS204
Mathematical Tools for Scientists
This paper gives students a practical introduction to mathematical modelling and real-world problem solving, especially as it relates to science. |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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DATAX111 Statistics for Science
An introductory paper in statistics that uses Microsoft Excel. Topics include the collection and presentation of data, hypothesis testing, confidence...
Points 15An introductory paper in statistics that uses R. Topics include the collection and presentation of data, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals...
Points 15A study of the fundamental techniques of algebra and calculus.
Points 15An introduction to algebra, calculus, and their applications for students without NCEA Level 3 Mathematics. Students who meet the prerequisites of...
Points 15 -
DATAX201 Practical Data Science
This paper gives students practical experience for the entire data science process. It covers the data collection process, data cleaning and...
Points 15This paper gives students a practical introduction to mathematical modelling and real-world problem solving, especially as it relates to science.
Points 15
2026 Subject regulation information current as at 6 May 2026 01:00am