AP Statistics
Course Overview
This course will prepare students for the AP Statistics exam. It will introduce students to major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Four broad conceptual themes will be covered: (1) Exploring Data: Observing patterns and departures from patterns, (2) Planning a Study: Deciding what and how to measure, (3) Anticipating Patterns: Producing models using probability and simulation, (4) Statistical Inference: Confirming models. It is required that students have a TI-84 Plus graphing calculator for this course.
Units of Study
Unit # 1: Exploring Data
Chapter 1: Exploring Data
Chapter 2: Modeling Distributions of Data
Chapter 3: Describing Relationships/Linear Regression
Unit #2: Sampling and Experimentation
Chapter 4: Designing Studies
Unit #3: Patterns, Probability, and Sampling Distributions
Chapter 5: Probability
Chapter 6: Random Variables
Chapter 7: Sampling Distributions
Unit #4: Inference Procedures
Chapter 8: Estimating with Confidence/Confidence Intervals
Chapter 9: Testing a Claim/Hypothesis Testing
Chapter 10: Inference for Two Populations or Groups
Chapter 11: Inference for Distributions of Categorical Data
Course Expectations
General Expectations
Give a genuine and honest academic effort
Communicate your questions and/or concerns immediately via email or class time.
iPad will ALWAYS be present, fully charged, and operational. Technology issues must be dealt with immediately by contacting Ms. Davies (see Resources) or Ms. Drake
Grading
100% of overall grade will be Content
0% of overall grade will be Habits of Work
Grades you receive on your work will be visible on Infinite Campus. Please check Infinite Campus regularly to monitor your progress in the course.
Attendance
You are expected to be present in person for class.
If you are absent or late to class please communicate with me via email or in person to determine what you missed and how you will get caught up.