This document provides an overview of an AP Statistics course. It introduces the four main themes that will be covered: collecting and describing data, probability, and statistical inference. It outlines the structure of the AP exam in May, emphasizing the need for consistent effort throughout the semester. Requirements for the course are listed, including a graphing calculator, writing utensils, and the textbook. Expectations are for students to understand statistics and apply effort to earn a passing exam score. A pre-course assignment with due dates is also included.

1. Mrs. Penny Williams
Richmond Hill High School
Welcome to
AP Stats!

2. What Is Statistics?
Statistics is the science of data...
Data are numbers with a context.

3. What Is Statistics?
We will study four major themes this year:
Collecting Data - Surveys, Studies, and
Experiments
Describing Data - Graphical and Numerical
Analysis
Probability - The Study of Chance Behavior
Inference - Making Conclusions Based on
Data

4. The AP Exam
I will be preparing you for the
AP Statistics Exam
Friday, May 9, from noon to 4:00.
3 hours –
40 Multiple Choice Questions
5 Free-Response Questions
1 “Investigative Task”

5. The AP Exam
You CAN be successful on this exam IF
you put forth the effort ALL SEMESTER
LONG. You cannot wait until the last 2
weeks to get serious.
I will provide you with LOTS of
preparation materials as well as insight
from the grading of the exam.
I need YOU to provide the effort...

6. What Do You Need?
You will need the following items for this course:
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Graphing Calculator (TI83+ or TI84+)
2 glue sticks or scotch tape
Ruler
Hole reinforcements
Pen and pencil and a good eraser
Highlighters of different colors and/or colored pencils
Strong work ethic and a willingness to ask for
help!

7. Your Textbook
“The Practice of Statistics, 4e”
by Starnes, Yates, Moore
(replacement cost = $100)
Read It
Study It
Take Care of It - Cover It!
Bring it every day...

8. Course Websites
Class Website:
RHHSAPStats.pbworks.com
Notes, Handouts, etc.
Textbook Website:
bcs.whfreeman.com/tps4e
Resources, Applets, Quizzes

9. Expectations
My goal is for you to understand Statistics and how it
plays a role in your current and future life.
My hope is you will be successful in the course and
earn a passing score on the AP Exam.
My expectation is that you will put forth the effort
necessary to be successful in a college-level course.

10. Pre-Course Assignment
Due Dates
Monday: Chapter 1 Problems
Tuesday: Chapter 1 Reading Guide & Quiz
Wednesday: Chapter 1 Test, Flash Cards,
Stem & Leaf Wiki Assignment
Friday: Chapter 1 Project #1