COURSE DESCRIPTION: AP Statistics data analysis is dependent on the use of technology. Students should have access to computers that include software capable of doing data analysis. Students will be required to interpret output generated by statistical software programs. Students are not expected to learn how to use various statistical programs.  In addition one of the following Texas Instruments calculators is required, TI-83, TI-83+, TI-84, TI-84+, or a TI 89. The TI-83+ is the most popular calculator for AP Statistics. In most cases the calculator is sufficient but the fundamental tool of data analysis is the computer.

PREREQUISITES: 2 years of high school algebra.

COURSE LENGTH: Two Semesters or Block

REQUIRED TEXT: The Practice of Statistics,TI-83/89 Graphing Calculator Enhanced, Second Edition Dan Yates, David S.

Moore, Daren S. Starnes ISBN 0-7167-4773-173  NOTE:  You must order the textbook for this course. Please click the following link to place your order.  ORDER BOOK LINK. This is to be paid separately from this course.