Statistics online

ixchel · Jun 19, 2013

My advice:

If you think you can learn math by READING it, rather than by someone doing it in detail in front of you, then you should be just fine. Reading how to do math is a strange thing though. I took my statistics class online, but through my local community college, so when the book wasn't enough, I went in. I only needed it a few times. I think I'm relatively math and logic smart, so if you're similar, you may do just fine. Also remember that for everything you want to learn, there is a youtube video about it. Maybe look through the syllabus at specific topics and see if you can find enough related videos to make you feel a little safer with this choice.

Jenjer003 · Jun 19, 2013

Thanks! That is great to remember that I can watch YouTube videos if I need help on something.

ixchel · Jun 19, 2013

Thanks! That is great to remember that I can watch YouTube videos if I need help on something.

I feel like a disclaimer should be in here saying you should make sure the videos you are watching are legit. lol Best wishes to you!

Stephalump · Jun 19, 2013

OP, I took it online and I dropped it. I absolutely cannot learn math by reading it. I discovered Khan Academy and it's a great resource BUT it was too little too late and I don't think I could have gone back and learned everything I missed in a 6 week course.

I'm taking it in person now, and it's 100xs better. I know the fact that it's a retake has something to do with it, but believe me when I say... I came out of that class having leaned NOTHING. It's all fresh and new info for me now :)

So I agree. If you can teach yourself math, go for it. If you need to be taught, run away!

ant2cory · Jun 20, 2013

I am taking it online next semester too in an accelerated 8 week course. When I signed up for it I was nervous but felt like I could do it. Now everyone I hear from says its the hardest class yet ever had and can't believe I am taking it online. THAT makes me really scared to take it. I did take college algebra online and got an A but it was a struggle and I worked incredibly hard over the semester to earn my 90%. I hope you (and I!!!) both do very well. We will never know until we try!!!!

Cheripk, RN · Jun 20, 2013

I'm currently taking it online and its honestly not that bad. Mine is self paced, the instructor has chat room times that we can ask questions, my test are straightforward, now it does depend on the instructor but I think its definitely doable. I say go for it, stat in my opinion is much easier than algebra.

Boxer Mama · Jun 20, 2013

I took statistics online last semester, and while I did well in the class, it was very, very time consuming and one of my more difficult classes. I spent a lot of time researching how to use a graphing calculator to help solve the problems and worked every problem in class over and over until I understood the process. My class did use Pearson Stat Lab, which was an awesome program because we had the ability to select the "help me solve" the problem tap that would walk you through the problem step by step. The math calculations in the class are not technically difficult, but it is all the exact steps it takes to solve the problem and knowing what comes next is what makes it hard. I agree if you are able to teach yourself, then go for it! If not, in class would be better. Good luck!

yikesy · Jun 20, 2013

I'm taking Stats right now in a classroom and think I would've struggled taking it online. Having our instructor walk us through the problems vs. reading the chapters on my own is much easier, at least for me. Although a good instructor makes a world of difference too! Best of luck to you either way. :-)

L8RRN · Jun 20, 2013

My statistics class was through DeVry (Chamberlain). It was HARD but very doable, and I ended up with a low A. There was an instructor that did walk-throughs of the labs on YouTube and a Facebook page to interact with that other instructor. I did great on the labs...not so hot on the tests but I think they graded on a curve because I got an A even though I didn't fully finish the final (ran out of time). Good luck!

Irish_Mist, BSN, RN · Jun 20, 2013

I would honestly recommend taking statistics in person simply because of the type of class it is. I took it on campus and had a wonderful experience. It can get rather overwhelming especially if you're not a math person. If math is one of your strengths, then taking stats online might work out. If you struggle with math, I would urge you to take it on campus.

One last thing: research your professors on ratemyprofessor.com to see what other students have to say about a professor and class. I've dodged several bullets using that website.

obwon1 · Jun 20, 2013

Have you taken online classes before? If you do well that way then I think you can do it. If not then I would probably do traditional.