AP Statistics
Course Syllabus
2013-2014
Instructor: Denise Glaude
Classroom: Bldg-3 Rm-118 - Leesburg High School
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Course Objectives
Upon completion of the coursework, exam, and final project, it is expected that students will be
proficient in the following areas:
Statistical Concepts
Four major conceptual themes of statistics: Describing Data, Producing Data, Anticipating
Patterns, and Statistical Inference.
Statistical Skills
Produce convincing oral and written statistical arguments, using appropriate terminology, in a
variety of applied settings. Know when and how to use technology to aid them in solving
statistical problems
Statistical Knowledge
Employ techniques for producing data (surveys, experiments, observational studies, and
simulation
ns), analyzing data (graphical & numerical summaries), modeling data (probability, random
variables, sampling distributions), and drawing conclusions from data (inference procedures –
confidence intervals and significance tests)
Statistical Habits of mind
Become critical consumers of published statistical results by heightening awareness of
which statistics can be improperly used to mislead, confuse, or distort the truth.
Students who successfully complete the course and exam may receive credit, advanced
placement, or both for a one-semester introductory college statistics course. The AP Statistics
Exam is in early May, 2014 and a required part of this course will be six hours of review out of
twelve hours offered in late April – early May.
AP Statistics Requirements:
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3-hole punch note paper
pencil/pen
3-ring binder (with 5 sections)
Graphing Calculator (TI-83/84 Plus)
Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
Grading Policy:
Classwork/Homework/Notes (projects, book assignments, or worksheets) 20%
Quizzes (projects or written quizzes)
20%
Tests (projects or written tests)
60%
Quizzes and Tests: Quizzes will be given frequently; and not necessarily announced. Tests are
chapter based.
Extra Help: I am available after school on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays for additional
instruction or assistance (and Wednesdays if no teacher meetings) unless otherwise announced.
Progress Reports/Report Cards:
Progress Report Dates:
Report Card Closing dates:
st
September 21 2013
October 21st 2013
November 30th 2013
January 19th 2014
th
February 24 2014
April 5th 2014
May 7th 2014
June 6th 2014
Course Pacing:
Report Cards issued:
November 1st 2013
January 30th 2014
April 16th 2014
June 18th2014 (mailed)
Grading Period 1: Chapters 1 – 3 (9 weeks)
Grading Period 2: Chapters 4 – 7 (9 weeks)
Grading Period 3: Chapters 8-10 (9 weeks)
Grading Period 4: Chapters 11-14/Review and Practice / Chapter 15 (9
weeks)
** Pacing may change slightly as course progresses but all material to successfully complete the
AP Statistic Exam will be covered. Students will be asked to attend review sessions prior to the
exam in May 2014. The attendance at these sessions is not mandatory but is recommended to
obtain the highest score/college credit possible on the exam.
Parent/Teacher Communication: By calling 787-5047 parents may reach the main office to leave
a message or schedule a conference. Parents may also e-mail me at: glauded@lake.k12.fl.us
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RESOURCES
Title
Authors
Publisher
Primary Textbook
The Practice of Statistics, 2nd
Edition [YMS]
Yates, Daniel S., Moore,
David S., Starnes, Darren S.
W.H. Freeman
Supplementary Resources
and Materials
Activity-Based Statistics
[ABS]
Schaeffer, Richard L.,
Gnanadesikan, Mrudulla,
Watkins, Ann, Witmer, Jeffrey
A.
AP (released) free-response
[FR]
Introduction to Statistics and
Data Analysis [POD]
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Key Curriculum Press
College Board AP Central
Peck, Roxy, Olsen, Chris,
Devore, Jay
Thomson/Brooks-Cole
Course Content and Outline: The following outline describes this course’s content by
topic, sample activities, mini-projects and tests. Activities, experiments, and projects will
be added or deleted according to permitted time or practice deemed necessary.
Chapter/Section
Intro
Topic
Statistical Thinking
Activity
ABS: Getting to Know the
Class
I. Organizing Data: Looking for Patterns and Departures from Patterns
1 (14 days with test)
1.1
1.2
Exploring Data
Displaying Distributions
with Graphs
Displaying Distributions
with Numbers
ABS: Getting to Know the
Class
ABS: A Living Boxplot
ABS: Matching Plots to
Variables
ABS: Getting to Know the
Class
ABS: Matching Statistics to
Plots
2 (10 days with test)
2.1
2.2
3 (14 days with test)
3.1
3.2
3.3
4 (14 days with test)
4.1
4.2
4.3
The Normal Distribution
Density Curves and the
Normal Distribution
Standard Normal Calculations
Examining Relationships
Scatterplots
Correlation
Least-Squares Regression
More on Two-Variable Data
Transforming Relationships
Cautions about Correlation
and Regression
Relations in Categorical Data
FR-Married Couples
TI-Navigator: Tracks of a
Killer
ABS: Matching Descriptions
to Scatterplots
FR: Married Couples 2
ABS: Predictable Pairs
II. Producing Data: Samples, Experiments, and Simulations
5 (14 days with test)
5.1
5.2
5.3
Producing Data
Designing Samples
Designing Experiments
Simulating Experiments
ABS: Random Rectangles
III. Probability: Foundations of Inference
6 (12 days with test)
6.1
6.2
6.3
7 (10 days with test)
Probability: The Study of
Randomness
The Idea of Probability
Probability Models
General Probability Rules
FR: Weird Dice
Random Variables
7.1
Discrete and Continuous
Random Variables
7.2
Mean and Variances of
Random Variables
FR: The Runners
FR: Shirt Sizes
****Mid-Term:
8 (12 days with test)
The Binomial and Geometric
Distributions
8.1
The Binomial Distributions
8.2
The Geometric Distributions
9 (12 days with test)
Sampling Distributions
9.1
Sampling Distributions
9.2
Sample Proportions
9.3
Sample Means
ABS: Spinning Pennies
ABS: Cents and the Central
Limit Theorem
IV. Inference: Conclusions with Confidence
10 (16 days with test)
Introduction to Inference
10.1
Estimating with Confidence
10.2
Tests of Significance
10.3
Making Sense of Statistical
Significance
10.4
Inference as Decision
11 (12 days with test)
Inference for Distributions
11.1
Inference for the Mean of a
Population
11.2
Comparing Two Means
12 (10 days)
Inference for Proportions
12.1
Inference for a Population
Proportion
12.2
Comparing Two Proportions
ABS: Statistical Evidence of
Discrimination
13 (10 days with test)
Inference for Tables: ChiSquare Procedures
13.1
Tests for Goodness of Fit
13.2
Inference for Two-Way
Tables
14 (4 days with test)
FR: The Hikers
Inference for Regression
14.1
Inference About the Model
14.2
Predictions and Conditions
FR: Soapsuds vs. Detergent
****Final Exam:
Students complete a final culminating project. The purpose of this project is to give the students
the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of Statistics. Students are required to
formulate a question, design a study or experiment, collect and analyze data, and perform
appropriate inferential procedures to answer the original question. Students begin drafting
questions, designing the study, and collecting data as each concept is mastered throughout the
year. The projects are graded based on the following criteria:
o Topic/Study Design Proposal: Detailed research question, rationale, proposed study
design, and method of data analysis (10%)
o 3 submissions of progress summary (1 for each of first 3 grading periods) (30%)
o Participation: Use of class time, daily effort on completing project
o Final Written Report: Description of the research question, rationale, study design,
raw data summary, exploratory data analysis, inferential procedure, interpretation,
conclusion, obstacles encountered and suggestions for further analysis (50%)
o Oral Presentation: 10 – 15 minute class presentation of the project utilizing visual
aids (10%)