AP Statistics

Advanced Placement Statistics covering data analysis, probability, and statistical inference.

Practical Applications

Public Health and Medical Studies

Statistics Save Lives

Doctors and researchers use statistics to understand health trends, test new treatments, and ensure medicines are safe.

Applications

  • Use random samples to estimate disease rates.
  • Conduct experiments to test if a new drug works.
  • Analyze data to spot health risks in populations.

Making a Difference

Good statistics help make policies that protect communities and improve lives.

Examples

  • Researchers study a group of patients to see if a new vaccine is effective.

  • Public health officials use surveys to estimate how many teens vape.