I'll be taking Intro to Statistics next semester but math is easily my worst subject but this course is required for my major. Is statisctics harder than algebra? Any tips on what I should get for this class as far as calculators & other tools I might need? Thanks for any help!
2007-07-13 04:37:22 · 7 answers · asked by Ashley 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
Don't go in thinking that you're going to fail. Pay close attention and work your butt off. That's the best advice I can give you.
I didn't find it harder than algebra, but I found that it took more work.
2007-07-13 04:40:35 · answer #1 · answered by FaZizzle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Statistics is largely based on finding relationships between numerical data. It isn't as heavily intensive as say calculus, but it does require some basic algebra, depending on the level of the course. Any graphing calculator would work well in an introductory statistics course, as it will be able to compute the minimums, maximums, 1st and 3rd quartile ranges, means and standard deviations.
A lot of basic statistics focuses on confidence intervals, data distributions, probability, and in general how well a numerical model fits the data.
Make sure to do as much homework as required to understand the material, many basic statistics questions are primarily based on process and not detailed mathematical analysis.
2007-07-13 04:44:04 · answer #2 · answered by abernanit 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you will need any spefic tools. I didn't when I took it but that was a few years ago. My only recommendations for you are keep up with the reading, homework and pay attention in class. As with any math classes, it is important to do the work. I didn't find statistics that hard but there is a lot of new vocabulary and some new formulas you will have to learn. Good luck.
2007-07-13 04:41:03 · answer #3 · answered by happyteacher4u 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most important tip I can give you is to do virtually every problem assigned, and then some. Studying the material is important, but you can get a false sense of knowing it if you don't put the concepts into practice via problems.
The material builds upon itself, too. So don't fall behind, and try to see the inter-relationships among the topics.
Finally, ask questions! That's what the instructor is there for.
2007-07-13 04:43:51 · answer #4 · answered by John V 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's harder than algebra--you might want to actually talk to someone who has taken this class - they may be able to give you pointers as to what to expect ..........your school will let you know what books and tools you will need prior to the class. Good luck.
2007-07-13 04:41:01 · answer #5 · answered by mac 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im horrible at math but i did alright in that class. its lots of formulas so it requires a lot of memorization. some professors will let you use formula sheets so you just have to know what numbers to plug in and where. not so bad.
2007-07-13 04:45:08 · answer #6 · answered by jen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask around and find out who is the best instructor to take it with. There are good ones and bad ones. And expect to work hard but see if he/she is willing to help you too.
2007-07-13 04:44:47 · answer #7 · answered by 037 G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋