What is so bad about STATS?

I am not sure.. I am taking it this fall too, and I have heard bad things about the class as well.. I've never really had any problems with math classes, so I am not worried, but I was wondering why everyone thinks it is so bad too!

I have NO idea what the problem with stats is and I'm not a math personal AT ALL. I took it last semester along with 5 other classes and aced it. It was actually relevant math (unlike algebra!); you have to understand what they are asking for and then just plug the numbers into the right formula. For a math class, it wasn't too bad at all.

I took stats last semester and got a b in it....i know a lot of people that say its hard but i didn't think so the only reason i got a B is because i missed an participation activity and i miss a test or i would had an A. DOnt listen to the hype it is a well do able subject just pay attention and if you need extra help don't until the end of the semester to seek it....but you'll do fine....of you can into a nursing program then you can get through stats....just be encouraged!!! :_)

Thanks all!

I was kinda wondering if it was a lot of hype... I had a lot of people freak me out about chemistry and ended up loving the class and getting an A+!

So now I'm wondering this: for those of you who have taken it and nursing classes, do you think taking stats with first semester nursing classes is a bad idea? Is it too much? I don't want my grades to take a hit...

I had to take Stats for my BA. I'm not a "math person," but I got an A and actually kind of liked it. I don't think it's an especially difficult class (I found my nursing pre-reqs to be more difficult - patho, pharm), but it did require completing almost daily homework. As long as you keep up with the homework/assignments and clarify any questions you have right away (do not get behind), you'll be fine!

Well my teacher was pretty terrible so when we asked questions or asked for explanation on a topic, he did a horrific job so learning anything was difficult. Luckily for the homework my buddy has just written a statistical and analytical program that was very beneficial

I'm not a math person at all..But I took statistics last semester and end up getting A! Even though I didn't like my professor and his teaching style, I just did what I had to do get a decent grade.

I think it is all about understanding the concepts and just practicing a lot!!

You will be fine, don't worry too much!

Depends on the teacher. Mine sucked raw eggs! I took stats last year and our teacher missed approx. 1/3 of the lectures and of course, we were required to know the material. It was frustrating because many of us were leaving work early to attend this class. I pulled a "C" by the grace of God and ran with it. I'm glad you got a good teacher.

Stats isn't hard. Though I could never figure out why my school put statistics as a higher level math class then calculus. Weird. I was pleasantly suprised that calculus was not as hard as I thought it would be. Now if you want a real challenge, take organic chemistry or physics. Those ones were my undoing ): Soooooo hard):

I hated stats but found organic chem interesting.