I need some help with statistics

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I am struggling with statistics! The text used is awful and does not explain in enough detail. I watch you tube videos on all of the subjects, cohorts etc and I am sinking. Ant advice would be greatly appreciated since I can not do any other classes till I finish this one and term ends Jan15. I do have my required credits done for term this is a class SM brought up to do in this term.

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I don't know if you can access CourseCompass without your school being affiliated with it, BUT that's the only reason I passed Statistics. I love their format. I ended up with a B in that class. It is like $90 though. I would happily pay that money again to make sure I passed it. Check it out and see if you can use it as a resource.

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where do I find course compass??

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MyLab & Mastering | Pearson

Again, I'm not sure if you can access it without a code from a professor, but give it a shot!

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can not access it

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:( I'm sorry. The only other thought then would be, does your school offer a free math lab with tutoring assistance? I would definitely utilize that as a resource if it's available to you.
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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

Try Kahn Academy

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

Perhaps you are overthinking the course? In spite of my prior struggles with math (10+ years without ever being able to pass a remedial or developmental math course), I was able to pass WGU's statistics course.

It contains no calculations, number-crunching, or real math. It consists of concepts and definitions, nothing more. All you need is a cut score of 61 to pass.

A book called 'Head First Statistics' helped me. Good luck to you.

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Perhaps you are overthinking the course? In spite of my prior struggles with math (10+ years without ever being able to pass a remedial or developmental math course), I was able to pass WGU's statistics course.

It contains no calculations, number-crunching, or real math. It consists of concepts and definitions, nothing more. All you need is a cut score of 61 to pass.

A book called 'Head First Statistics' helped me. Good luck to you.

We had a ton of calculations and number crunching in my Stats class. Maybe it varies depending on school?

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.
We had a ton of calculations and number crunching in my Stats class. Maybe it varies depending on school?

This thread is posted in the Western Governor's University forum, TheCommuter is a graduate of the program.

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Ah, well, flash cards maybe since there's no calculations?

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Ah, well, flash cards maybe since there's no calculations?
Yep. I utilized flash cards to memorize the various definitions. I also took endless notes and visited other colleges' websites to browse their web pages on elementary statistics.
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