Junior in high school interested in Physics

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A Junior in high school is planning to major in physics and is considering taking AP Calculus BC, AP Physics 1 and 2, and AP Statistics. The discussion highlights the importance of statistics in physics, particularly in areas like quantum mechanics, where statistical methods are essential for predicting event probabilities. A participant notes that while they did not take statistics in high school, they encountered it in their engineering courses, suggesting that knowledge of statistics is beneficial for physics majors.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of AP Calculus BC concepts
  • Familiarity with AP Physics 1 and 2 topics, including mechanics and electricity/magnetism
  • Basic knowledge of statistics and its applications in scientific research
  • Awareness of college-level physics curriculum requirements
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the curriculum requirements for a physics major at various universities
  • Explore the applications of statistics in quantum mechanics
  • Investigate the content and prerequisites of AP Statistics
  • Look into the benefits of taking additional statistics courses in college
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High school students interested in pursuing a physics major, educators advising students on course selections, and anyone seeking to understand the role of statistics in scientific disciplines.

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Hello everyone,

I'm currently a Junior in high school, and i want to go to school for physics when i graduate. I'm planning my classes for next year, the ones that are of concern to what i intend to major in are: AP Calculus BC, AP Physics 1,2 (mechanics (1) and electricity and magnetism (2)). I'm also thinking about taking an AP Statistics course, I'm just wondering whether or not i'll ever use that stuff in physics. I would assume i would (in perhaps quantum mechanics in college considering it predicts the chances an event will happen.)

Thanks for any help you can give!




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I'm not a physics major but an engineering/science and I was never given any stats courses in high school and yet I have to take 2 400 level stats.

So I imgaine you will need to take some form of stats but you might also want to see what AP stats will give you credit for. Maybe it will only give you credit for a 200-300 level stats course, not 400 so make sure you check that out.
 
Yeah, the credit doesn't bother me so much, it's more of just having the knowledge there. So i have one yes so far, ha. Thanks!
 

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