Top Tips for Success on the AP Statistics Exam

What is the recommended strategy for handling multiple choice questions in the AP Statistics exam?

• Leave difficult questions blank.

• Answer all questions, as there is no penalty for guessing.

• Skip difficult questions to save time.

• Focus only on the questions you know.

Which resource is NOT allowed during the AP Statistics exam?

• Pencil for the free response section

• Formula sheet

• Graphing calculator

• Inference procedure flowchart

What is the primary focus of the investigative task in the AP Statistics exam?

• Collecting and analyzing data

• Exploring quantitative data

• Combining multiple skill categories

• Testing specific statistical theories

How should you approach a question that asks you to describe the relationship between two quantitative variables?

• Discuss only the direction of the relationship

• Mention direction, form, strength, and any unusual features

• Provide general observations without specifics

• Focus solely on the strength of the relationship

What is the consequence of writing too much in the free response section of the AP Statistics exam?

• It may lead to statistical errors and reduce your score.

• It will increase the chances of a higher score.

• There is no impact on the score.

• It will be disregarded by the examiners.

What should a student do if the exam question states that all conditions for an inference test are met?

• Ignore the statement and write about unrelated topics.

• Leave the answer blank as it's a trick question.

• Assume the conditions are met and proceed without checking.

• Start checking the conditions immediately.

Which term describes the proportion of a sample in statistical notation?

• x-bar

• mu

• p

• p-hat

What should you do if you are unsure about the correct statistical term to use?

• Use the term anyway and provide a wrong definition.

• Guess the term and hope it is correct.

• Avoid using the term and explain the concept in your own words.

• Stop answering the question.

What type of inference procedure is used for comparing two means from paired data?

• One-sample t-test for a mean

• Confidence interval for paired data

• Chi-square test for independence

• Two-sample t-test for a difference in means

Which resource is recommended for practicing identification of the correct inference method?

• College Board's official website

• Larry Green's review applet

• AP daily videos

• Khan Academy