Interactive Demo

Investigative Task: The Pivot Simulator

Investigative Task: The Pivot Simulator is a free, interactive learning demo from the AP Statistics course on Lykke. It helps you build intuition for Section I: Multiple-Choice Questions, Section II: Free-Response Questions, The Investigative Task (Question 6), Scoring Rubric (E/P/I). Play with it directly in your browser — it features 3 sliders. This demo lives in the “Exam Format and Scoring” section of the course.

Preview of the Investigative Task: The Pivot Simulator interactive demo
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How to use this demo

  1. Drag the “Difference in Means (Δμ)”, “Sample Size (n)”, “Effect Size (Cohen's d)” sliders to change the inputs and watch the result update live.
  2. Experiment freely — there's nothing to break, and every change is reversible.

What you'll explore

Frequently asked questions

What does the Investigative Task: The Pivot Simulator demo do?

Understand the structure of the AP Statistics Exam, including timing, question types, and how responses are scored. Investigative Task: The Pivot Simulator turns that idea into something you can manipulate directly and watch respond.

What AP Statistics concept does Investigative Task: The Pivot Simulator teach?

Understand the structure of the AP Statistics Exam, including timing, question types, and how responses are scored. It focuses on Section I: Multiple-Choice Questions, Section II: Free-Response Questions, The Investigative Task (Question 6), Scoring Rubric (E/P/I), Calculator Policy, Formula Sheet Usage from the “Exam Format and Scoring” section.

What can I control in Investigative Task: The Pivot Simulator?

The “Difference in Means (Δμ)”, “Sample Size (n)”, “Effect Size (Cohen's d)” sliders change the key inputs. Every change updates the visualization in real time, so you can see exactly how each variable affects the outcome.

How does Investigative Task: The Pivot Simulator fit into the AP Statistics course?

AP Statistics introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. The course is equivalent to a one-semester introductory college statistics course and focus… This demo is the interactive piece for the “Exam Format and Scoring” section. Open the full AP Statistics course wiki at https://www.getlykke.com/explore/public/ap-statistics-70553ac9-70f9-422d-b8b6-c328240d85c1 for notes, flashcards, quizzes and the other demos.

What will I understand better after using Investigative Task: The Pivot Simulator?

You'll build intuition for Section I: Multiple-Choice Questions, Section II: Free-Response Questions, The Investigative Task (Question 6), Scoring Rubric (E/P/I), Calculator Policy, Formula Sheet Usage — and, crucially, see how they behave when you change the inputs, which is hard to get from a textbook or lecture on AP Statistics alone.

From the AP Statistics course

This interactive demo is part of the Exam Format and Scoring section. Explore the full AP Statistics course wiki on Lykke — with notes, flashcards, quizzes and more interactive demos.

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