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Distance Learning Course Description
COURSE NAME: AP
Statistics
SCHOOL DISTRICT: Granville
INSTRUCTOR: Patricia Gordon
FULL YEAR
COURSE PREREQUISITES: Overall average greater
than 80% and Math A Regents exam grade of
at least 65%.
BRIEF COURSE DESCRIPTION / OUTLINE:
This course covers the following topics:
- exploring data
- 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).
Students will also learn how to use computer
software to generate multiple regression equations. The students
will be responsible to conduct an experiment and do a PowerPoint
presentation showing their hypothesis as true or false based on
data obtained. Students will use the graphing calculator on a daily
basis.
OTHER NOTES / MISCELLANEOUS:
If students register for this class, they are required to take the
AP
Statistics exam that is given in May. The cost of the exam for May
2006 is $82.
Students are required to have a TI 83 or 84 graphing calculator.
1/19/06 |
