AP Audit Syllabus

AP STATISTICS COURSE DESCRIPTION AP Statistics is designed to introduce students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing and drawing conclusions from data. Students who successfully complete the course and AP examination may receive credit, advanced placement, or both for a one-semester introductory college statistics course. GENERAL COURSE GOALS • Explore, organize and describe data using graphs and numerical summaries • Explore methods for producing data that can give clear answers to specific questions • Use probability to describe chance, variation and risk to separate reality from background noise • Draw conclusions about a wider universe while realizing that variation is everywhere and that conclusions are uncertain TECHNOLOGY Students are expected to use a TI-83, TI-83+ or TI-89 graphing calculator throughout the course. Students who do not own their own calculator may rent one from the school. Calculator functions are demonstrated with an overhead display in class. Each student receives a (student version) of MINITAB to take home and use throughout the course. I also use MINITAB demonstrations throughout the year from the computer in my classroom (connected to the TV). Finally, students use the textbook’s website (www.whfreeman.com/yates2e) to take online quizzes and experiment with a number of applets provided. I also have my own website where students can download worksheets or handouts and I encourage ...