Should I Retake Statistics?

[CollegeGirl94]

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So I took an intro to statistics and got a C+. Although I understood the information pretty well, the exams consisted of 20 questions that were 'all or nothing' where even if you had all the right work, the answer was the only thing that counted and I guess I make stupid mistakes. My question is, should I take another intro to stats (easier/different/everyone does well) or would it be pointless? I planned on taking a higher up level Calculus instead which is harder but I love Calculus.

 

[487806]

So I took an intro to statistics and got a C+. Although I understood the information pretty well, the exams consisted of 20 questions that were 'all or nothing' where even if you had all the right work, the answer was the only thing that counted and I guess I make stupid mistakes. My question is, should I take another intro to stats (easier/different/everyone does well) or would it be pointless? I planned on taking a higher up level Calculus instead which is harder but I love Calculus.

Take calculus. But if some pesky med schools demand you to take stats (search for them in the MSAR), I'd recommend taking a more intermediate-level stat class if you can

 

[CollegeGirl94]

There is another Statistics class that is a Psychology class in my school, I don't know how medical schools would view this? As Statistics or as Psychology.

 

[487806]

There is another Statistics class that is a Psychology class in my school, I don't know how medical schools would view this? As Statistics or as Psychology.

If the course heading and description clearly show it's a stat class, then it's stat (and part of BCPM GPA).

 

[CollegeGirl94]

The class is Psychology 2xx: Statistics in Psychology? For Statistics requirements in my school it is accepted,?

 

[487806]

The class is Psychology 2xx: Statistics in Psychology? For Statistics requirements in my school it is accepted,?

It's just stats applied to psych. Still math. Still inference work etc. Yes it satisfies the stat requirements. If you're still feeling uncomfortable, why not take something offered by the math department?

 

[CollegeGirl94]

The next three level up courses (300s) is a year long sequence.

 

[knv2u]

The class is Psychology 2xx: Statistics in Psychology? For Statistics requirements in my school it is accepted,?

Take it.

 

[TheBatman]

I wouldn't but that's just me