Is intro to statistics a hard class to pass, and if so are there any suggestions or tips on how to pass?
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The difficulty level of Introductory Statistics, like any class, really depends on your professor.  Is he/she going to allow you use of a good calculator (one that can find standard deviations, factorials, etc.) or an equation sheet?  There are a lot of equations and distributions to remember, so it may be hard if you aren't allowed to use an equation sheet.  Some professors may teach the class based on a computer program, for example DDXL or Excel.  Some professors may opt for a project based final (easier than a test in my opinion) or may require you to sit a final exam.  \n\n"Hardness" is relative...suggestions would be to go to class, make sure you understand the distributions and concepts (permutations and combinations is fairly difficult but not generally a major part of the class) and do your homework.  If you need help with a few problems there's always Yahoo answers...I'll be glad to help!  :-)
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In college, the math is much different.  There are basic classes, and specific classes.  Marketing will require Statistics.  My biggest nightmare and I'm good at Math.  I suggest you get a catalog from your university(s) of choice and check our the curriculum requirements.  Most universities and colleges have them posted online and you can see exactly what will be required.
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I can tell that nobody wants to just do this problem.  There's nothing interesting about it.  It's a typical problem that a stat student does to show understanding.  Get out your textbook and study up how to solve it.
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Its not near as  hard as you think it is. But I did like 300 pts better on the second one. There are programs you can buy at like Best Buy... they REALLY HELP! and they have a "cram" options. If you took practice tests you should be alright. Its hard not to want to kill yourself after a couple hours of the test so just be prepared to sit there for 5 hours and trust me... its not hard! Good luck!
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i dont think u want to learn Calc and Stats online, either take a class at a regular school or get a tutor.\n\nthose classes are hard, i had stats last year and i have calc this year
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Some people may find statistics class to be easy, but most students find university statistics classes to be among the hardest undergraduate classes that  people take, particularly if they are not real good at math.  I saw people change their majors just to AVOID statistics.  On the other hand, there is great power in understanding statistics because statistical measurements are used so much, and so often used incorrectly.  One of the only college textbooks I've kept (I'm 55+) is my "biostatistical analysis" book, and there are times when I actually pull it off the shelf.   So for strength, I would say great power and clarity to solve questions if used properly.  Statistics are often the basis for scientific proof.  Good data backed by statistical analysis is hard to refute.   For weakness, I'd say statistics are often manipulated or based on pre-judgments, for example statistics of public opinion based on leading questions.  The book below is a classic.  It's easy to understand and will show you all the ways that people abuse statistics.  The second book is still the standard textbook in the biological sciences, even I bought mine so many years ago.
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You're going to have to ask the question a little more coherently if you want me to answer. I have no idea what you're talking about. Sounds like you might have a hard time in this class.
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I don't know what kind of random hits your teacher is making on the students.  Perhaps you can't get past that?  I went to three universities and graduated with a 4.0 GPA in all.  The key to my good grades was my note taking.  I took amazing notes and then when I got home, I went through them and outlined my notes making more sense of them.  By the time I got through outlining and making a really nice bunch of note pages, I knew the material.  It helps to not be freaked out by tests as well.  They never bothered me.  You either know it or you don't.  I think trying to study at the last minute outside the classroom door is foolish.  All that can do is get you all nervous and confused.  Even being around other students who are panicking over their last minute studying will have a negative effect on you.  I stayed away from the classroom and those students until the very last minute and didn't crack a book before the test.  Like I said, "If I didn't know it when I got there, I wasn't going to learn it in 5 minutes!"  I also helped other students study for their exams (the same ones I was taking) and this also solidified the information in my brain.  In that case, you give and you get something in return.  If there was an area which was extremely difficult to grasp onto, I stayed after class and talked to the instructor or made use of the computer programs available for that particular subject.  Good grades take hard work.  Your grades to date are not to be sneezed at, so don't be so hard on yourself.
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you could just take out the data you need, if its in the output somewhere anyway. you should have an spss book to go with the course. they r very helpful. email your tutor, he'll be able to help im sure
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I was a biology major (unofficially) my freshman year, and I got a GOOD taste of what it is like. I can tell you right now the hardest class for most people is organic chemistry. It was hard for me, and I had no trouble in calculus, 300 level (for juniors) biology classes, and I absolutely aced the general chem classes. You have to memorize a ton of material, AND understand the concepts inside out. Actually, organic wasn't that bad, but I dropped it mid-semester because after reading 300 pages of chemical structures and reactions, I was bored to the point of insanity, and we all know it is hard to do well in something if you're bored. I did have a bad teacher too though.The biology classes seem like more memorization than anything else, so if you have a good memory like me, you should do well in them, but of course you need a basic understanding of chemistry to do well in biology. As always though, if you are truly interested in the subject (I don't think I was), you can succeed.
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Oh my goodness, you are too young to be worrying that much about grades!  Eeeek!  They push kids harder and harder as the years go by...\n\n3.7 is a great GPA!  It seems to me like math is your forte.  It is VERY common for people to do better in the classes they are more interested in.  We have a limited attention span, and we have to delegate what we really listen to, and what we don't.  Personally, I am not good at math.  So because I do not have a passion for it, I am more attentive in English.  And often, it is not even on purpose, but it's in our human nature to ignore what we don't care to hear.  But unfortunately, as you will learn in life, you have to force yourself to! \n\nMy advice for you...you seem to be doing well in math.  So, as that's not your 'problem' area, I would focus more on literature.  Ask yourself what it is about Literature that you are not understanding.  Do you have a problem finding the meaning of what you are reading?  Do you have problems reading a large amount of text?  Try and figure out what it is that is making the class difficult for you.  Let a parent or guardian know, and they can definitely help you!  Another person to ask would be your teacher.  They are there to help you learn, and if you are honest with them and say "I need help," they will be more than willing!  Especially since it affects their salary! (or at least it will soon).  Another idea is to find a friend in the class to study with.  You may be too young, yet, to have study groups.  But I have been studying with friends since late elementary school, and it helps a lot to hear the information from someone other than a teacher!\n\nOne technique I have used before is while you are reading a short story or article, write down the main characters, their roles in the story, the plot, important events, etc...  When you are done reading, review the notes you took and it will help solidify the information and make it stick better!  College professors actually advise students to review the information they learned in class immediately following lecture because you keep it in your short-term memory longer, which will make it easier to translate to long-term memory!  \n\nAlso...an honors math class...a 3.7 GPA...you are NO dumbie! :)  And even if you get a bad grade on something, it does not mean you are dumb!  I consider myself an intelligent person, and I have failed tests/exams before.  Sometimes, you just have bad luck or you get a brain fart during an exam!  It happens to the best of us!! So don't worry, and if all else fails, ask for help! :)
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Kaplan, Saunders and NSNA!!! Answer a lot of review questions!! AND pray, pray and pray!! NCLEX is the hardest exam I've encountered!!Just prepare and I know you'll surely do fine!
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When I was in seventh grade, last year, our teachers didn't give us exams.  My ideas are though, that if you didn't understand the classes, than they will be hard, but if you did than they'll be easy.\n\nTips that I can give are, take your studying lightly on the day before.  Only study what you absolutely have no clue on.  Make sure you don't cram the whole night.  It is no good and does no help.  Just study lightly.
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I have never taken it. I have had to take some courses twice though. It was from lack of studying and participation that I failed. So when I went back I put forth the effort needed and passed with an A. \n\nIf you are having problems and you are studying, you may want to consider studying with other students. Find students that are doing well in the class and ask to study with them. There may be key factors that you are overlooking and that is why you are failing. Just set your mind to it and you can pass. Hope this helps.
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Most classes and courses and salutations.  Good Luck !   :)
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Do the homework assigned .. all of it.\n\nand then some.\n\nYou might even try reading the assigned text and working every problem contained in it.\n\nthis appproach would require giving up a social life for\nthe durartion of the class, but it would guarantee passing\nwith a good grade.\n\nIf any problem stops you, go back in the text and do all\nproblems leading up to that one.\n\nAsk teacher if anything you encounter during studying\nis not crystal clear.\n\nyou can do it
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i should know this, I did a semester of statistics....\n\n hmmmm.....\n\n I guess I should have went to class more...... I hope I passed the exam.....\n\n good luck....\n\n..