Statistics online recommendations

HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD · Jan 20, 2017

There is quite a bit of evidence that Intro Statistics is one course that is NOT recommended for online delivery. Online outcomes are significantly worse than classroom. This is because - unless you have a strong math background - interaction with the instructor makes a huge difference. Good Stats teachers can work with students in a variety of ways to help them understand all of the concepts & handle misunderstandings as they occur. They can alter the pace of instruction when students are "lost" or fading fast.

My very first Stats teacher was a character. He provided activities that engaged us in a way that was relevant. He was able to find examples for even the most difficult concept and measurement techniques. I recall one class period in which we focused on how shoe stores determine how many of each size to purchase... srsly. This was very interesting to the 90% female (pre-nursing) class - LOL.

My advice? See if you can locate a qualified, real life tutor. Keep an eye on your grade average, and if it looks like your're not going to do well - drop the course and take it again with a live instructor. A withdrawal will affect your GPA much less than a failing or very poor grade.

Rocknurse, MSN, APRN, NP · Jan 20, 2017

I just want to share this link because it is an incredibly helpful site and it got me through undergrad and grad statistics. Well worth the very low fee:

SPSS Statistics Tutorials and Statistical Guides | Laerd Statistics

jdorm41 · Jan 20, 2017

I took stats at a comm college and it was an online class although there was a professor there in case you needed help. We had to pretty much teach ourselves, but I managed to make an A in the class. Didn't seem to be that difficult but the equations can be quite long when done by hand.

meanmaryjean, DNP, RN · Jan 20, 2017

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lazidasey · Jan 20, 2017

Thanks for the comments and tutorial recommendations....