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AP Statistics Course Syllabus
Mr. Bastien
Room 909
2013-2014
Bonita Vista High School
General Description: AP Statistics is the high school equivalent of a one semester, introductory college statistics
course. In this course, students develop strategies for collecting, organizing, analyzing, and drawing conclusions
from data. Students design, administer, and tabulate results from surveys and experiments. Probability and
simulations aid students in constructing models for chance phenomena. Sampling distributions provide the logical
structure for confidence intervals and hypothesis tests. Students use a TI-84 graphing calculator, statistical software,
and Web-based java applets and activities to investigate statistical concepts. To develop effective statistical
communication skills, students are required to prepare frequent written and oral analyses of real data. Released
Exams are relied upon heavily to prepare for the AP Exam.
Materials:
 Text: Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis, Peck, Olsen & Devore 2nd edition
 Pencils and/or pens (either is acceptable, but pencil is preferred)
 3 ring binder with paper and 3 dividers
 Graphing Calculator (TI-84+ or TI-84+ Silver Edition are STRONGLY recommended)
Course Outline
(Organized by chapters in primary textbook)
Graphical displays include, but are not limited to using boxplots, dotplots, stemplots, back-to-back stemplots,
histograms, frequency plots, parallel boxplots, and bar charts. This syllabus has flexibility and it might change
as we move forward.
Chapter 1: An introduction to Statistics
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Three Reasons to Study Statistics
Statistics and Data Analysis
The Nature and Role of Variability
Chapter 2: The Data Analysis Process and Collecting Data Sensibly (emphasis on
sampling and experimentation)
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Types of Data
The Data Analysis Process
Collecting Data Sensibly: Observation and Experimentation
Sampling
Simple Comparative Experiments
Graphing Calculator Explorations
Chapter 3: Displaying Univariate Data-Graphical Methods (emphasis on exploring data)
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Displaying categorical data: Frequency Distributions, pie and bar charts
Displaying Numerical Data: Dotplots and Stem-and-Leaf Displays
Displaying Numerical Data: Frequency Distributions and Histograms
Interpreting the Results of Statistical Analyses
Graphing Calculator Explorations
Chapter 4: Describing Univariate Data (use of graphing calculator and computer to
enhance understanding of statistics)
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Describing center: mean and median
Describing spread: range, interquartile range, and standard deviation
Boxplots
Outliers
Using the TI-84
The empirical rule
Standardized scores
Percentiles and quartiles
Interpreting the results of Statistical Analyses
Graphing Calculator Explorations
Chapter 5: Describing Bivariate Data
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Introduction to Bivariate data
Making and describing scatterplots
The correlation coefficient
Properties of the correlation coefficient
Least squares regression line
Using the TI-84
Midterm: Chapters 1-5
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Review Chapters 1-5 using previous AP questions
Introduce first semester project
Chapter 6: Probability
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Definition of probability, outcomes and events
Law of large numbers
Properties of probabilities
Conditional probability
Independence
Addition Rule
Multiplication rule
Estimating probabilities using simulation
Using the TI-84 for simulations
Chapter 7: Random Variables
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Properties of discrete random variables
Properties of continuous random variables
Expected value (mean) of a discrete random variable
Standard deviation of a discrete random variable
Linear functions and linear combinations of random variables
The binomial distribution
The geometric distribution
The normal distribution
Using the normal table
Using the TI-84 distribution menu
Combining normal random variables
Normal approximation to the binomial
Chapter 8: Sampling Distributions (emphasis on sampling and experimentation)
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Sampling distributions
Activity: How many textbooks?
Activity: Cents and the central limit theorem
Sampling distribution of the sample mean (including distribution of a difference between two
independent sample means)
Sampling distribution of the sample proportion (including distribution of a difference between two
independent sample proportions)
First Semester Final Exam
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Review using previous AP questions
Chapter 9: Confidence Intervals (emphasis on statistical inferences)
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Properties of point estimates: bias and variability
Confidence interval for a population proportion
Confidence interval for a population mean
Logic of confidence intervals
Meaning of confidence level
Activity: What does it mean to be 95% confident?
Finding sample size
Finite population correction factor
+4 confidence interval for a proportion
Confidence interval for a population mean
The t-distribution
Checking conditions
Chapter 10: Hypothesis Tests
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Forming hypothesis
Logic of hypothesis testing
Type I and Type II errors
Hypothesis test for a population proportion
Test statistics and p-values
Activity: Kissing the right way
Two-sided tests
Hypothesis test for a population mean
Checking conditions
Power
Chapter 11: Two Sample Procedures
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Hypothesis test for the difference of two means (unpaired)
Two-sided tests
Checking conditions
Confidence interval for the difference of two means (unpaired)
Matched pairs hypothesis test
Matched pairs confidence interval
Hypothesis test for the difference of two proportions
Confidence interval for the difference of two proportions
Using TI-84 test menu
Choosing the correct test: It’s all about the design
Midterm (Chapters 9-11)
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Review using previous AP questions
Chapter 12: Chi-square Tests (emphasis on statistical inferences)
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The Chi-Square distribution
Goodness of Fit Test
Checking conditions
Assessing normality
Homogeneity of proportions tests ( including large sample test for a proportion)
Using the TI-84
Test of independence
Choosing the correct test: It’s all about the design
Chapter 13: Inference for slope
 Hypothesis test for the slope of a least squares regression line
 Confidence interval for the slope of a least squares regression line
 Using the TI-83
 Using JMP-Intro
 Understanding computer output
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2014 Complete AP Exam
Remaining AP questions
Final Exam
AP Exam
Assignments:
Assignments are given each day and are due the following meeting. Late assignments will not be accepted unless the
student has an excused absence, in which case the student is responsible for obtaining the missed assignment(s) by
 Checking the internetNormally, the three lowest assignment scores are dropped at the end of the semester. This allows for those
unforeseen episodes (emergency room visits, family situations out of your control, extracurricular events, etc…)
and will not affect the grade.
Tests and Quizzes:
Students will demonstrate competence of the subject through tests and quizzes. Students should expect a quiz or test
approximately once each week. Students who miss a quiz or test must have an EXCUSED absence in order to make
up the missed quiz or test. There are NO retakes on quizzes or tests. Cheating will not be tolerated. Electronics
use of any kind (except student’s graphing calculator) during a test or quiz is considered cheating. Any and all
students involved will receive an automatic 0 (zero) on his/her test and a record of the event will be placed in the
student’s cumulative file. In addition, administrative consequences will occur.
Scholarship Grades:
Assignments/ notes/ warmups/ classwork: daily/ due the following class NO WORK= NO CREDIT- 10% of final
grade.
Quizzes, Tests, and Projects: 65% of the final grade.
Final Exam (Sem 1) / Project (Sem 2): 25% of the final grade
Final grades are determined by the weighted percentages listed below:
A+:98
A:98 – 93
A-:92 – 90
B+: 89 – 88 B:87 – 82
C+: 79 – 78 C:77 – 72
C-:71 – 70
D: 69 – 63
D-:62-60
B-:81 - 80
F: below 60%
The Sweetwater Union High School District does not discriminate with regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification,
race, ancestry, national origin, religion, color, mental disability and/or physical disability, age, marital or parental status or any other unlawful
consideration
Citizenship Rubric
No negative
behaviors
Works well with
peers and teacher
most of the time
Sets a good
behavior example
in class
2
Very few
disruptive
behaviors
1
Frequent
disruptive
behaviors
0
Responds when
corrected
At times
disrespectful of
peers and teacher
At times
questions
authority
Disrupts class
regularly
Often
disrespectful of
peers and
teacher
Continually
questions
authority
Respectful of
teacher and peers
Effort
No negative
behaviors
Works well with
peers and
teacher all of
the time
Enhances the
class by his or
her presence
3
Actively
participates in
class daily
On task at all
times
Prepared for
class all of the
time
Actively
participates in
class almost
daily
On task most of
the time
Prepared for
class most of the
time
Participates more
than not
On task some of
the time
Prepared for
class more often
than not
Little or no
participation in
class
Off task more
often than on
Unprepared for
class more often
than not
No participation
in class
Continually off
task
Always
unprepared for
class
Attendance
Behavior
4
1 unexcused/
uncleared tardy
or absence
2 unexcused/
uncleared tardies
and/or absences
3 unexcused/
uncleared tardies
and/or absences
4 unexcused/
uncleared tardies
and/or absences
5 unexcused/
uncleared
tardies and/ or
absences
Student's level on rubric is determined at each progress report and is cumulative for the entire
semester leading up to each progress report.
Point value for each category is averaged to determine actual grade.
4 = A
3.0 - 3.9 = B
2.0 - 2.9 = C
1.0 - 1.9 = D
Below 1.0 is an F
Cell Phones and other electronic devices (IPOD, MP3, games, etc…):
Per school policy these are not allowed in class. Cell phones, ipods, and other electronic devices must be inside the
student’s backpack and turned off during class.
Additional Help:
Students:
Use the links on www.bastien-chan.info page for tutorial practice. In addition, I am usually available before school
starting at 6:30 or so for help, during lunch and from 2:30 to 3:00 every day.
Parents:
The best way to reach me is through email ([email protected]). If email is not convenient for
you, you may call 619-397-2000 and leave a message and I will return your call at my earliest convenience. If there is
a real emergency, my cell is 909-806-9296
AP EXAM:
Students enrolled in this course are expected to take the AP Statistics Exam in May. If a student outperforms his/her
course grade on the AP Exam, he or she may earn an upward scholarship grade adjustment. For example: if a student
earns a B in the course, then earns a 5 on the AP Exam, that student would have his/her scholarship grade changed
from a B to an A.
MR. BASTIEN’S PARENT PAGE
******Parents: please keep this page******
TO CHECK GRADES ONLINE:
Go to www.jupitergrades.com
In the box labeled ‘Username” type in:
In the box labeled ‘Password’ type in:
_____________________________
(This is the student’s SUHSD ID number)
The next screen will have grade information on it, but it WILL NOT have the student’s name for confidentiality
reasons. It will show the current overall grade with percent. For detailed scores you may use the “see all
assignments” link.
TO CHECK ON ASSIGNMENTS/ SCHOOL SCHEDULES:
I update the list of given assignments on a daily basis, so if a student is absent, he/she may go online to obtain the
missed assignment(s). Go to: http://bastien-chan.info
TO REACH ME:
The best way to reach me is by email: [email protected]
If you would prefer to talk on the telephone, please call 909-806-9296 and leave a message. I will return your call at
my earliest convenience.
Mr. Bastien
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2013-2014
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