The purpose AP Statistics 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:

• =         Exploring Data: Describing patterns and departures from patterns
• =         Sampling and Experimentation: Planning and conducting a study
• =         Anticipating Patterns: Exploring random phenomena using probability and simulation
• =         Statistical Inference: Estimating population parameters and testing hypotheses

AP Statistics Syllabus