WGU statistics completed in 1 wk

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Specializes in ICU.

Hi all, Just wanted to give my tips on passing the statistics class. I just passed my OA, and I started the class last wk. I previously attempted Stats when I attended UTA online but got a D. I have one more task to revise in Biochem, and that will be my 3rd completed class in 3 wks. The way I studied for Stats is as follows:

-Watched all the videos to the modules

-did Acrobatiq checkpoints, which are very similar to the exam

-Printed out and did all of the worksheet problems, which the mentor recommended when I

reached out to her asking for study tips

- know the 5 number spread, standard deviation rule, how to calculate IQR, The different

Sample methods, also know Quantitative vs Categorical variables

- Quizlet also has flashcards and quizzes, but honestly I think the videos and acrobatiq checkpoints prepared me the most.

Hope this helps....

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Specializes in Obstetrics.

Wow good for you! Are you normally good at math? Statistics scares me, I suck at math and struggled through Algebra taking it a few times.

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Specializes in Trauma Surgical ICU.

I will be taking that one soon. Ive completed 4 of the 5 tasks to complete biochem!!! Hoping to get through the nutrition class before the end of my term. I've heard people do it very quickly also.

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Specializes in ICU.

I would say Im average at math, but I do better in a real class.. I was horrified after taking it online, and was actually going to take it at a community college. Im glad I'm done with it

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Specializes in ICU.

I think nutrition will be my next one also

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I also just finished stats through and was surprised at how quickly I was able to move through it. I have taken a stats class previously, but to be honest the class was a complete joke. I really cannot tell you a single thing I learned. What I found with this stats class that helped the most was watching the pre-recorded lectures on the modules (cohorts). I did do the course modules and made sure that I scored an 80% or better on each check point test. I also did the work sheets. After I did all of that, as a review I watched the master videos which helped to reinforce the topics. I will be honest, I didn't spend a ton of time on probability. I read through the WGU facebook page that plenty of people never even went over the probability section at all and passed the OA no problem. I didn't want to leave everything to luck, so I made sure I knew modules 10 and 11 pretty well and had some exposure to 12. In the end I scored almost 20 points better on the OA than the PA. I never had to call the math helpline, but I have heard awesome things about them and how nice they are. I think the most important thing is just to go into the class telling yourself you can do it. Positive attitude won't help you pass 100%, but it definitely plays a big role.

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Specializes in ER LTC MED SURG CLINICS UROLOGY.

Hi guys. I have applied for and I'm already studying statistics. I purchased a stats for dummies book and it really seems overwhelming, even the vocabulary and definitions for statistics. I am brilliant at writing, science, and reading but this statistics thing has me really worried. Any tips on where I could find an actual book for this bec1 course? I would really appreciate it. Thanks!

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Jm0136 said:
Hi guys. I have applied for WGU and I'm already studying statistics. I purchased a stats for dummies book and it really seems overwhelming, even the vocabulary and definitions for statistics. I am brilliant at writing, science, and reading but this statistics thing has me really worried. Any tips on where I could find an actual book for this bec1 course? I would really appreciate it. Thanks!

When are you starting ? I wont buy any books for this class until you are enrolled in this class. I heard WGU Statistics is not you typical Statistics class. Im starting April 1st and this is one of classes I need to take.

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Specializes in ER LTC MED SURG CLINICS UROLOGY.

I just applied and spoke with an advisor and sent transcripts in. Hopefully by at least the spring. When you get accepted do they usually give you a start date for the next month?

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If all transcripts are evaluated by the 15th of month, your start date can be the 1st of following month.

Pls dont waste money on books. The program includes the ebooks we need for each class.

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Specializes in ER LTC MED SURG CLINICS UROLOGY.

Well I only spent 15 dollars on a stats for dummies book. It is really Involved but I'm learning terms, definitions, just the basic stuff. Maybe it will ease my anxiety about such a feared subject.

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I dont really know how this program works yet as I have not taken a class yet but it should be doable as many people before us had done it. Good luck to you.

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