<p>Hey guys,</p>
<p>I’m planning to study AP Statistics on my own but I need help on scheduling what I’ll study each day (I plan to start about next week). I want to take other APs too and they’ll all be independent study as well.</p>
<p>Here are main chapters of my Princeton Review book.</p>
<li>Exploring data: observing patterns and departures from patterns</li>
<li>Planning a study: deciding what and how to measure</li>
<li>Anticipating patterns: producing models using probability theory and stimulation</li>
<li>Statistical inference: confirming models</li>
</ol>
<p>Of course, there are many concepts under each them but I need a rough idea where I should finish each.</p>
<p>It doesn’t even have to be by certain month. Just like put… about 2 month or 1 month, etc…</p>
<p>It would def. help if people who took AP Statistics exam or even class tell me this. Thanks!</p>
<p>i'm also self studying AP statistics. However, i will be using a text book (i reccomend that you do the same). I will also use a prep book (Barron's is the best for AP stats) 1 month before the AP exam inorder to summarize what i will have learned from the text book. </p>
<p>good luck in your endeavor.:)</p>
<p>I would recommend buying a textbook to compliment your book. I would've bought Barron's over PR for Stats tho.</p>
<p>You guys didn't answer my question though.</p>
<p>I plan to study every day if possible. At least 30 minutes.</p>
<p>So can anyone tell me how long roughly I should spend on each idea???</p>
<p>-.-</p>
<p>Hey Grayfalcon,</p>
<p>AP stat isn't nearly as comprehensive as you may think it is. A lot of the material is non-mathematical in nature (what is a sample? random sample? stratified sample? etc...). Those sections shouldn't take too long to really understand. The part of stats that uses probability distribution models and statistical inference is the real core of the subject, though. I haven't seen the PR book, but based on your outline, I would recommend 1-2 wks on the first two chapters, and 1 month each on 3 and 4. It would be better if you worked through an intro stat book, though, and referred to PR for review in April. Also, remember to do lots and lots of practice problems (especially from different review book companies). For people who self-study, that is probably the best way to prepare.</p>