Statistics / AP / UT

204330 AP Statistics

Prerequisite: Algebra 2 Recommendations: PreCalculus Credit: 1

AP statistics is a non-calculus based introductory course in statistics that is equivalent to the typical introductory college course in statistics. In colleges and universities, at least one statistics course is typically required for many majors such as engineering, science, psychology, sociology, health science, and business. It introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students are exposed to four broad conceptual themes: 1) Exploring data: observing patterns and departures from patters; 2) Planning a study: deciding what and how to measure; 3) Anticipating patterns in advance: producing models using probability and simulations; and 4) Statistical inference: confirming models. Students who successfully complete the course and examination may receive credit and/or advanced placement for a one-semester introductory college statistics course. AP statistics is not intended to replace precalculus. Students who wish to leave open the option of taking calculus should take precalculus also.

204340 UT OnRamps Statistics

Prerequisite: Algebra 2 Credit: 1

This course is designed to help you learn the basics of data analysis, including the descriptive and inferential statistical procedures that are commonly used in basic statistical research. You will learn techniques for graphing and describing data; explore common function patterns including linear, , exponential and logistic functions; be introduced to correlation and linear regression; learn the basic principles of hypothesis testing and the inferences that can be drawn from them; and develop skills necessary for evaluating the conditional probability of events. This course satisfies the core math requirement at UT Austin and is guaranteed to transfer and apply to any undergraduate degree at all other public colleges and universities in Texas.