Contact Information

Mr. Jeffrey Betlan

betlanj@youghsd.net

Voicemail:  724-446-5520 ext.  72217

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

AP Statistics course is an excellent option for any secondary school student who has successfully completed a second-year course in algebra and who possesses sufficient mathematical maturity and quantitative reasoning ability.  The purpose of the AP course in statistics is to introduce students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students are exposed to four broad skill categories:

  1. Selecting Statistical Methods
  2. Data Analysis
  3. Using Probability and Simulation
  4. Statistical Argumentation

Students who successfully complete the course and examination may receive credit, advanced placement, or both for a one-semester introductory college statistics course.