What's the Structure of the AP Statistics Exam?

Stats wizards, I need your guidance! How is the AP Stats exam structured, and what kind of questions should I expect? Is there a good balance between multiple-choice and free-response, or should I prepare more for one over the other?

Hello Stats seeker! The AP Statistics exam structure is fairly balanced and you'll need to prepare well for both sections. The exam has two parts, multiple-choice and free-response, with a total exam time of 3 hours.

Part 1 is the multiple-choice section which consists of 40 questions, and you'll have 90 minutes to complete it. This section will test your understanding of the topics on a basic level and your ability to apply statistical techniques in various scenarios. Part 2, the free-response section, has 6 questions that you need to complete in 90 minutes as well. Each section accounts for 50% of your overall score, so you want to make sure you're spending equal time preparing for both.

The free-response part is a bit more intense and includes 5 short-answer questions and 1 investigative task which is longer and more involved. This section tests your ability to present a detailed argument which justifies your points with statistical evidence. Reviewing past exams can help give you a feel of the actual questions and the scoring guidelines. It's a good way to understand how to structure your responses and what the examiners are expecting. Good luck!