AP Statistics Overview

Introduction

• AP Statistics is a course that covers statistical concepts used in real-world applications.
• It involves understanding, evaluating, and implementing statistical methods.

Skills You'll Learn

• Methods for data collection and analysis.
• Describing patterns, trends, and associations in data.
• Using probability to describe distributions and define uncertainty.
• Applying statistical reasoning to justify conclusions.

Course Equivalency and Prerequisites

• Equivalent to a one-semester, non-calculus-based college statistics course.
• Recommended prerequisite: second-year algebra.

Exam Details

• Date: Thu, May 8, 2025, 8 AM Local

Course Content Overview

Unit 1: Exploring One-Variable Data

• Variation in variables, data representation and distribution.
• Normal distribution and statistical conclusions.

Unit 2: Exploring Two-Variable Data

• Representation and comparison of two-variable data.
• Linear regression models and correlation interpretation.

Unit 3: Collecting Data

• Study design and randomization importance.
• Sampling methods and interpreting study results.

Unit 4: Probability, Random Variables, and Probability Distributions

• Basics of probability, random events, and distributions.
• Binomial and geometric distributions.

Unit 5: Sampling Distributions

• Understanding of sampling distributions and central limit theorem.
• Point estimates and sample distribution characteristics.

Unit 6: Inference for Categorical Data: Proportions

• Procedures for population proportion inference.
• Type I & II errors in testing and confidence intervals.

Unit 7: Inference for Quantitative Data: Means

• Analyzing data to infer population means.
• Confidence intervals and tests for population means.

Unit 8: Inference for Categorical Data: Chi-Square

• Chi-square tests for goodness of fit, homogeneity, and independence.

Unit 9: Inference for Quantitative Data: Slopes

• Regression model slopes and significance tests.

Credit and Placement

• Find colleges granting credit or placement for AP Statistics scores.

Resources

• AP Classroom for course materials and assignments.
• AP Statistics Course and Exam Description document available for download.

Career and Major Opportunities

• AP Statistics can lead to various careers and college majors.

Additional Information

• Resources for course selection, sign-up, and class joining available on the College Board website.