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[Thtwudbeme]

I can't do math. At all. I can keep my checking account pretty accurate and fairly up to date, but that's it.

However, I have to have a freaking math class to graduate. I have managed to put off this little panic attack from hell for awhile...but, it's now time to face the music.

So, which one would be easier between these two classes?

1. Survey of statistics intended for undergraduates in any discipline. Graphical displays, numerical measures, relationships between variables, elements of good data collection. Basic probability, introduction to inferential techniques including confidence intervals and significance testing. Emphasis on statistical literacy.

2. Practical mathematical topics including set theory, properties and operations of number systems, algebra, geometry and consumer mathematics. Additional topics may be selected from logic, systems of numeration, and mathematical systems. (Fall & Spring)

[progmom]

1. #2 looks INFINITELY easier to me

It's just basic math. Very logical.

Just the description of the top one makes my head hurt.

[Thtwudbeme]

9. see...I don't think you realize how dumb I am at this. I don't even get

the description of #2. It's that bad. I feel like the very act of signing up for that might be grade suicide for me.

[progmom]

11. well...

set theory is when you have those Venn diagrams, like this:



Systems of numeration include our basic decimal system (you know, like 1...2...3....4), Roman Numerals, binary, etc...

Consumer math is shit you use every day - like when you balance your checkbook :D

You can do it!

[In_The_Wind]

2. Choice #2 will probably be a bit boring but far less challenging.

However it is 2 semesters instead of 1. Will that delay your graduation?

[ThomCat]

3. I agree with the others. Go with #2.

It has more basic, concrete stuff. It will be less abstract.

[eyesroll]

4. If you think you're going on to graduate studies, hit #1.

You'll likely need statistics as a grad student. (Double-check with your advisor -- not every field has that requirement.)

Otherwise, I agree with everyone. #2. "Consumer math" might actually be useful in the real world.

[Bunny]

5. I'd go with Number 1. I hated Math, still do, but I took Probability

and Statistics in college, and it was actually pretty interesting. I don't do well with abstract stuff, and this was good for my very concrete brain!

[Rhiannon12866]

6. I took statistics. I'm hopeless in match, as well, but I also had to take

it to graduate, with a major in psychology. And I put it off as long as I could, as well, even tried to take it as a summer course, when I wouldn't have to worry about other classes. I studied like hell, especially in the beginning, but only made it through by the skin of my teeth. And the teacher liked me, since I tried so hard...:-(

Best of luck with this. You sure have my sympathies... I've been there.:pals:

[Orsino]

7. Take the statistics. It's not math...

...it's arithmetic. Oh, you'll need to hit the square root key a few times, but the rest is just the basic four functions. Depending upon your discipline, it might come in handier in any future studies.

[Thtwudbeme]

8. That's what I am leaning towards, for the exact reasons you listed

I am in the third Latin class already, so it's not like I am not going to be shoving Rolaids and advil for 16 weeks anyway! ;)

And the liquor store is CLOSE to our place!

Stephanie

[merh]

10. Go with number 1

You can never miss choosing 1 over 2. :silly: