Should I drop statistics?

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Hey everyone, I'm a little troubled here. My statistics class is a "hybrid class" with only a 1 hour lecture and 1 hour lab time a week. IT's basically a teach it yourself class. I missed about 2-3 classes and the semester just started. I know, I slacked hard. I'm taking ANatomy and physiology 1 and english 102 this semester as well. I need all As to be able to compete for my school's ADN RN program (3.8 recommended, i'm at a 3.7 right now not including these current semester's classes).

I'm wondering if I should drop statistics and take it in the summer, or try and bust my ass to catch up. I literally did not learn anything at all since the semester started.

I'll be receiving a W as a grade. Not sure how that is looked at in my school.

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Should I drop statistics, or bust my ass to catch up?

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Check to make certain how the W will be handled by the school/nursing program. Drop if you can. You have too much on your plate with the other two as it is. That is my advice.

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Drop if you can, and take it in the summer. You will do much better with just worrying about 1 class.

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Wow ! What a work load !!

w is normal ask your advisor

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Stats is a very tricky course. There is a growing body of evidence which indicates that online or distance teaching methods are NOT appropriate for introductory stats unless the student has a strong math background. Interaction with a qualified instructor makes all the difference. The best instructor can really make this very dry subject come alive; s/he can generate examples 'on the fly' that will be meaningful & understandable.

A W is far better than failing or a WF.

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Unless it is possible to still get an A or B in the course if you bust your butt, I think you should go ahead and drop. A W is better than a C in my opinion.

Good luck!

IH

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A and p is time consuming for sure.

Stats isn't hard math but it can be somewhat time attentive too. I think stats is a lot better in person since you see the board and hear explanations

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I would drop if you can without repercussion. It's really hard to catch up when you've missed the foundation classes.

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