Taking Statistics for my BSN, should I be scared?

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Specializes in LDRP, Wound Care, SANE, CLNC.

I am starting an online Intro to Statistics class on the 27th. I have the Stats for Dummies book with work book, so far I like it. But really such at math, so am a little scared of this class. I have heard many stories, very few are on the positive side regarding this class.

What is the hardest part of this class? Is there something I should know before the class starts?

I have Excel and am proficient at that, I was told I can use it to do calculations, plus I have a stats calculator on my PDA.

Also, I was told my tests are proctored, no mention of that on the online description of the class, kinda torches me that they would do that without telling students, AND I have to pay the proctor 25$ on top of it.

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Specializes in EMS.

I've wondered about that class as well, it's the only pre-req I'll need to do for a BSN. The thought of any math scares me, because of my dyslexia, thinking I might be better off doing it locally in a actual class...

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Specializes in med surg.

I took stats online and I am definitely a math challanged person, I need lessons on how to use a calculator, and i passed the class

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Specializes in LDRP, Wound Care, SANE, CLNC.

I have been reading the " stats for dummies" book and it seems like I may do fine. But.....

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I was able to do well in my stat class because the instructor allowed us to have an index card with the formulas on it. Boy was I surprised at that good grade. So was my buddy who took it at the same time.

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Where did everyone here that posted took there Stats class? online and inclass stats where at? how were the professors style of teaching? TIA

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