AP Statistics

Term: Year

Prerequisites: Algebra II

Credit: 1

Fee: TI-83/84 family graphing calculator

Grades: 10, 11, 12 and cost of required AP exam

The purpose of this course is to introduce 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: Describing patterns

and departure from patterns, (2) Sampling and Experimentation: Planning and conducting a study, (3) Anticipating

Patterns: Exploring random phenomena using probability and simulation, and (4) Statistical Inference: Estimating

population parameters and testing hypotheses. Students who successfully complete the course and exam may receive

credit, advanced placement or both for a one-semester introductory college statistics course.