WGU statistics or other on-line?

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Hi guys -

I'm looking into for my BSN. Unfortunately the statistics class I took for my previous BS back in the late 1990s is too old to transfer. I won't be starting until next year, so I COULD take a semester long stats class on line at the local community college or I could take the statistics class offered by WGU. Andy thoughts on which makes more sense? Is the WGU stats class super time consuming?

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Hi Guys -

I'm looking into for my RN-BSN. Unfortunately the statistics class I took for my previous BS back in the late 1990s is too old to transfer. I won't be starting until next year, so I COULD take a semester-long stats class on-line at my local community college, or I could take the statistics class offered by WGU if I start their program. Any thoughts on which makes more sense? Is the WGU stats class super time consuming?

Thanks.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

I completed CJC1 ('s Intro to Probability and Statistics course) last month. Overall, it took about six weeks for me to complete. Many people complete it in two to four weeks, but my math skills are very weak, so I needed the extra study time.

I would take it at WGU if I were you. I can almost guarantee that a community college course would have a higher level of difficulty.

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Thanks for the response. Was the course mostly theory or are there a lot of formulas to learn?

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Specializes in Outpatient/Clinic, ClinDoc.

I'd take the stats. They supposedly made it more easy since I did it, but when I was in it took me around a week to study. My test was all theory and definitions, no math or formulas. I can't imagine there's an easier class out there.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
Thanks for the response. Was the WGU course mostly theory or are there a lot of formulas to learn?
The stats course was virtually all theory and almost no math. You are expected to memorize a few rules, but not for the purpose of calculating anything.
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I think that either your brain is wired for stats or it isn't.

If it is, is about as easy as you're going to get. This was me - I way overstudied because so many people do have trouble with stats, but could have easily done it with a few days of study. (I did take a stats class 15 years ago, but didn't remember a freaking thing beyond how to calculate the mean going into it.)

If your brain isn't wired for it, I can see it being possible that a GOOD in-person class with a supportive teacher who explains things really clearly might be helpful. But I don't think a mediocre in-person class would be easier.

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Specializes in ER LTC MED SURG CLINICS UROLOGY.

I start this April at . I have been sweating stats. I found the course video (instructor guided) and it doesn't honestly look THAT bad!

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Specializes in NICU, lactation.

Jm0136 what video dos you find and where? I would love to get a head start on studying for stats. Thanks!

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Specializes in ER LTC MED SURG CLINICS UROLOGY.

Go to YouTube. Search in YouTube for cjc1 and the class will pop up. It's taught by math by calandra. Very informative!

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Specializes in NICU, lactation.

Thanks Jm0136!! I'm starting on it tonight :). It's been a while since I took stats and I need a major refresher!

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Specializes in ER LTC MED SURG CLINICS UROLOGY.

Hey jsah! Watch the videos in the course. I'm totally getting this!

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