AP Statistics Crash Course

by Dalessio Michael

• ISBN13: 9780738608884
• ISBN10: 0738608882
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-02-08
• Publisher: Research & Education Assn

Summary

REA#x19;s NEWAP Statistics Crash CourseGets You a Higher AP Score in Less TimeREA#x19;s Crash Course is perfect for the time-crunched student, the last-minute studier, or anyone who wants a refresher on the subject.Are you crunched for time? Have you started studying for your AP Statistics exam yet? How will you memorize everything you need to know before the test? Do you wish there was a fast and easy way to study for the exam AND boost your score? If this sounds like you, don#x19;t panic.REA#x19;s Statistics Crash Courseis just what you need.OurCrash Coursegives you:Targeted, Focused Review #xE2;#xAC;#x1C; Study Only What You Need to KnowTheCrash Courseis based on an in-depth analysis of the AP Statistics course description outline and actual AP test questions. It covers only the information tested on the exam, so you can make the most of your valuable study time. Written by an experienced AP Statistics teacher, our easy-to-read format gives you a crash course in exploring data, planning a study, anticipating patterns, and statistical inferences.Expert Test-taking StrategiesOur AP author shares detailed question-level strategies and explains the best way to answer the questions you#x19;ll find on the AP exam. By following his expert advice, you can boost your overall point score!Take REA#x19;s FREE Practice ExamAfter studying the material in theCrash Course, go online and test what you#x19;ve learned. Our free, full-length practice exam features timed testing, diagnostic feedback, detailed explanations of answers, and automatic scoring analysis. The exam is balanced to include every topic and type of question found on the actual AP exam, so you know you#x19;re studying the smart way.Whether you#x19;re cramming for the test at the last minute, looking for extra review, or want to study on your own in preparation for the exam #xE2;#xAC;#x1C; this is one study guide every AP Statistics student must have.When it#x19;s crucial crunch time and your AP exam is just around the corner, you need REA#x19;s Statistics Crash Course.

Table of Contents

About This Book	p. v
About Our Author	p. vi
Acknowledgments	p. vi
Introduction
Introduction-Keys for Success on the AP Statistics Exam	p. 3
Exploring Data
Exploring Data: Constructing and Interpreting Graphical Displays of Data	p. 13
Exploring Data: Describing Distributions with Numbers	p. 29
Comparing Distributions of Univariate Data	p. 41
Exploring Bivariate Data-Part 1	p. 49
Exploring Bivariate Data-Part 2-Transformations	p. 65
Exploring Categorical Data	p. 73
Survey Methods
Overview of Methods of Data Collection	p. 81
Planning and Conducting Surveys	p. 85
Planning and Conducting Experiments	p. 91
Probability and Expected Value
Probability	p. 97
Combining Independent Random Variables	p. 111
Distributions of Data
The Normal Distribution	p. 117
Sampling Distributions	p. 129
Statistical Inference
Estimation	p. 139
Tests of Significance	p. 149
The Exam
Hints for the Exam	p. 165
Practice Free-Response Questions	p. 171
Appendices
Formulas and Tables	p. 201
Glossary	p. 211
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Excerpts

ABOUT THIS BOOK

REA’sAP Statistics Crash Courseis the first book of its kind for the last-minute
studier or any AP student who wants a quick refresher on the
course. TheCrash Courseis based on a careful analysis of the AP Statistics
Course Description outline and actual AP test questions.

Written by an AP teacher, our easy-to-read format gives students a
crash course in Statistics. The targeted review chapters are grouped
by topics, offering you a concise way to learn all the important facts,
formulas, and terms before exam day.

Unlike other test preps, REA’sAP Statistics Crash Coursegives you a
review specifically focused on what you really need to study in order
to ace the exam. The introduction discusses the keys for success and
shows you strategies to help you build your overall point score.

Parts Two and Three are a complete crash course in Statistics. These
chapters focus on the subjects tested on the AP exam and cover everything
from exploring data to sampling distributions.

Part Four focuses exclusively on the AP Statistics exam format. The
author gives you hints on how to do your best on the exam.

No matter how or when you prepare for the AP Statistics exam, REA’s
Crash Coursewill show you how to study efficiently and strategically,
so you can boost your score!

To check your test readiness for the AP Statistics exam, either before or
after studying thisCrash Course, take our FREE online practice exam.

To access your free practice exam, visitwww.rea.com/crashcourseand
follow the on-screen instructions. This true-to-format test features
automatic scoring, detailed explanations of all answers, and will help
you identify your strengths and weaknesses so you’ll be ready on exam
day.

 

Good luck on your AP Statistics exam!