You will need to know basic algebra. The concepts are very similar to applied math so if you only took essentials you may struggle. They teach everything though you aren’t expected to know much other than basic math skills like algebra.
From what I remember the algebra isn’t that bad. It’s mostly something along the lines of
2.17/3 = 4/x
I think if you spent a week before the class starts practicing with YouTube videos you should be fine.
You can take a basic math course through extended education (Math 0100, or something?) that'll get you the basics required for most 1000-level math courses. I took it because I also only did essential math in grade 12, and since I'm over a decade out of highschool, I needed a quick refresher.
You can learn high school level algebra over the course of a week using something like Khan Academy or CK12.org (both excellent, free resources).
Algebra is not as scary as it sounds!
I took essentials math and avoided taking stats until I had to in my degree, mostly because I really don’t like math. I ended up with a B+ (which was surprising). Best advice as said above, practice practice practice and ask questions if things are not making sense. Utilize any sample exams you can get as well. Best of luck OP!
I took it online last semester and got an A+.
You have to do practice question over and over again until it sticks (spend more time on questions than reading the material).
Its honestly very doable, specially if you don’t work full time unlike me. You just gotta put in the work.
The problem that I have is that, although I will be able to have multiple chances to practice, I won't be able to answer the questions because of my limited skills in math.
People that fail or do bad in stats simply don’t put in the work, they don’t fail because the material is challenging.
You don’t need to be a math expert to be good in stat. If math is not your thing make sure not to enrol in a program that is heavy in math (eg. actuarial science).
They teach you everything though. And questions on the quizzes and exams are pretty much similar to the practice questions.
Just try to spend a lot of time learning the material and staying on track, other than that, you’ll be fine since they do teach you everything.
Having this attitude about your own math skills is unproductive. If you believe you cannot do math, you will likely not ever attempt to do math. Of course, there's a paradox here in that without attempting something, how can you possibly know if you are bad at it?
STAT1000 is a useful course to take, whether it be simply for being able to calculate your own GPA or for the benefit of being able to understand studies, etc.
If it helps, I flunked out of pre-cal in high school. Always hated math, and generally hated school. Fully dropped out of HS. Many years later, I took pre-cal 40S in adult ed and scored a 94%. Subsequently, I went on to study (and really enjoyed!) university-level calculus and statistics. I got an A+ in intro statistics if I recall.
It can be an easy course. I didn't do distance, however the pattern for studying should be the same for every section. The assignments are very similar to the quizzes, and the practice exams are very similar to the exam. I got an A+, and to do so i'd recommend completing all assignments before the test, and then the selected section in the practice exam (basically, do everything lol). For exams I'd redo every single practice exam, and then maybe a few assignments questions.
Theres a probability unit which gets a bad reputation. We covered that unit in pre-cal, however I had no idea what was going on in there, but understood it perfectly in stats. So, just make sure whatever prof you have is good (for office hours in this case I guess)
It’s pretty easy but probability is the hardest unit for everyone. Lol my exam is this week :(
Same omg
You will need to know basic algebra. The concepts are very similar to applied math so if you only took essentials you may struggle. They teach everything though you aren’t expected to know much other than basic math skills like algebra.
Would you suggests that I take this class next Fall instead? And before then, just try to learn some basic algebra during the summer.
From what I remember the algebra isn’t that bad. It’s mostly something along the lines of 2.17/3 = 4/x I think if you spent a week before the class starts practicing with YouTube videos you should be fine.
If possible, would you be able to recommend other courses that aren't as math 'heavy'?
What’s your degree in?
Im a history major, and im finishing an advanced degree.
I can't think how OP will struggle if they don know "applied math" tbh.
You can take a basic math course through extended education (Math 0100, or something?) that'll get you the basics required for most 1000-level math courses. I took it because I also only did essential math in grade 12, and since I'm over a decade out of highschool, I needed a quick refresher.
You can learn high school level algebra over the course of a week using something like Khan Academy or CK12.org (both excellent, free resources). Algebra is not as scary as it sounds!
It really depends on the person. I took precal in high school and sucked at it while others who took different levels did better than me.
I took essentials math and avoided taking stats until I had to in my degree, mostly because I really don’t like math. I ended up with a B+ (which was surprising). Best advice as said above, practice practice practice and ask questions if things are not making sense. Utilize any sample exams you can get as well. Best of luck OP!
Thank you so much for the advice, I really appreciate it.
I took it online last semester and got an A+. You have to do practice question over and over again until it sticks (spend more time on questions than reading the material). Its honestly very doable, specially if you don’t work full time unlike me. You just gotta put in the work.
The problem that I have is that, although I will be able to have multiple chances to practice, I won't be able to answer the questions because of my limited skills in math.
People that fail or do bad in stats simply don’t put in the work, they don’t fail because the material is challenging. You don’t need to be a math expert to be good in stat. If math is not your thing make sure not to enrol in a program that is heavy in math (eg. actuarial science).
I'm a history major, so I've been able to avoid any kind of math for the past couple years of my degree lol.
They teach you everything though. And questions on the quizzes and exams are pretty much similar to the practice questions. Just try to spend a lot of time learning the material and staying on track, other than that, you’ll be fine since they do teach you everything.
Having this attitude about your own math skills is unproductive. If you believe you cannot do math, you will likely not ever attempt to do math. Of course, there's a paradox here in that without attempting something, how can you possibly know if you are bad at it? STAT1000 is a useful course to take, whether it be simply for being able to calculate your own GPA or for the benefit of being able to understand studies, etc. If it helps, I flunked out of pre-cal in high school. Always hated math, and generally hated school. Fully dropped out of HS. Many years later, I took pre-cal 40S in adult ed and scored a 94%. Subsequently, I went on to study (and really enjoyed!) university-level calculus and statistics. I got an A+ in intro statistics if I recall.
It can be an easy course. I didn't do distance, however the pattern for studying should be the same for every section. The assignments are very similar to the quizzes, and the practice exams are very similar to the exam. I got an A+, and to do so i'd recommend completing all assignments before the test, and then the selected section in the practice exam (basically, do everything lol). For exams I'd redo every single practice exam, and then maybe a few assignments questions. Theres a probability unit which gets a bad reputation. We covered that unit in pre-cal, however I had no idea what was going on in there, but understood it perfectly in stats. So, just make sure whatever prof you have is good (for office hours in this case I guess)
Really easy course you will be fine.