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.
Scottishtape 561 Posts Oct 29, 2015 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.
Scottishtape 561 Posts Oct 29, 2015 MyLab & Mastering | PearsonAgain, I'm not sure if you can access it without a code from a professor, but give it a shot!
Scottishtape 561 Posts Oct 29, 2015 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.
JustBeachyNurse, LPN 1 Article; 13,952 Posts Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager. Has 13 years experience. Oct 29, 2015 Try Kahn Academy
TheCommuter, BSN, RN 226 Articles; 27,608 Posts Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych. Has 17 years experience. Oct 29, 2015 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.
Scottishtape 561 Posts Oct 29, 2015 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?
JustBeachyNurse, LPN 1 Article; 13,952 Posts Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager. Has 13 years experience. Oct 29, 2015 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.
TheCommuter, BSN, RN 226 Articles; 27,608 Posts Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych. Has 17 years experience. Oct 30, 2015 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.
