As the world becomes more quantitative, an understanding of the basic concepts of statistics will have real consequences for our decision-making processes. This course provides students with the tools needed to think statistically: to collect data in reasonable ways and to learn from data. Students are asked to interpret, explain, justify, and draw conclusions from the data. The ability to communicate effectively is an important aspect of solving statistical problems. AP Statistics is taught as a college-level course. It follows the College Board syllabus, prepares students for success on the AP Statistics exam, and is equivalent to an introductory semester course at colleges and universities.