AP statistics is the abbreviation of Advanced Placement Statistics, that is, advanced statistics. It is a subject based on mathematics and data and applied to real life and social science. AP Statistics course mainly teaches data analysis and inference, involving univariate data analysis, two-sample and multi-sample hypothesis testing, nonparametric methods, regression analysis, exploratory data analysis and so on. Students need to know how to use different statistical methods to process data and draw conclusions from them, so as to improve their data analysis ability.

AP statistics is applicable to various fields, including economy, medicine, biology, social science and education. After learning AP statistics, students can better understand social and natural phenomena and know how to analyze and solve problems, so that students have better ability to analyze and solve problems actively. In addition, AP statistics can not only help the academic field, but also play a role in various occupations and daily life, such as investment, policy decision-making, business marketing and other fields.

Learning AP statistics requires a certain mathematical foundation, but students don't need to be a master of mathematics to learn this course. Students need to remember concepts and formulas and know how to apply them to analyze data. Students need to do a lot of exercises to deepen their understanding of knowledge points by taking mock exams and doing problems. In addition, students can also participate in extracurricular activities, such as participating in statistical visa programs, statistical competitions organized by communities or universities, gaining practical experience in laboratories or market surveys, and strengthening their mastery of relevant knowledge.