Do you really need a College Algebra pre-req for a Stats class?

[AJL_91]

Hi, I've found that most Statistics courses have a pre-req requirement for College Algebra. Did you find that you really needed to know College Algebra to study Statistics? I finally found a course at a university in my local area that does not require it, so I am enrolling for the fall. Do you think I can get by okay without doing College Algebra first?

Thanks in advance, AJ :nuke:

[TheSquire, DNP, APRN, NP]

I didn't have to take College Algebra before taking Stats, but then again, my undergrad had a math placement exam which allowed me to test past algebra, and I'd taken Calc I the semester before. If you've not had a strong mathematics background I'd suggest the algebra. If you're confident, then have fun in stats.

Remember, when Monty Haul asks you to keep or trade, always trade. :chuckle

[k_r_ah]

I took Statistics before Algebra and did fine. That particular instructor did not give out A's, I don't think one person in our class got one. I ended up getting a B. I liked it and I think it was easier than College Algebra.

[SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN]

College algebra is now what was high school algebra when I was a kid, back when the earth was cooling.

If you took algebra, etc throughout high school you'll be fine. If you didn't you'll sink.

[AJL_91]

Thanks, everyone! I just registered today for Math 227 "Introduction to Statistics" and there were no prereqs required. I am going to do a little Algebra review just for good measure, though. Thanks again.