Statistics?

[StormyGirl]

The school I would like to get into (Nova) requires statistics. My school offers Elementary Statistics, Biological Statistics, and Behavioral Science Statistics. I was told by Nova all of the classes would be acceptable but I'm wondering is there a difference between all of these classes? And would one be more of a benefit than the other? I have already fulfilled the prerequisites for Elementary Statistics and Behavioral Science statistics. But with Biological Statistics I need to take an extra class before I can start that class. Any advice would be appreciated.

Stormy

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[futurepharm.d.?]

The school I would like to get into (Nova) requires statistics. My school offers Elementary Statistics, Biological Statistics, and Behavioral Science Statistics. I was told by Nova all of the classes would be acceptable but I'm wondering is there a difference between all of these classes? And would one be more of a benefit than the other? I have already fulfilled the prerequisites for Elementary Statistics and Behavioral Science statistics. But with Biological Statistics I need to take an extra class before I can start that class. Any advice would be appreciated.

Stormy

i have the same question...I need to take Statistics too(for Nova)..I'll take it during summer months...I was thinking that I'll take Elementary Statistics since Nova only require one class of statistics (so why choose something harder, right)....I took Calculus 1 & 2 before, so i hope it's good enough so i can take Elementary Statistics without the need to take other prerequisites for Statistics...

if you already have prerequisites of Elementary Statistic and Behavioral Science Stas, why don't you do ahead and take one of those 2 classes....

 

[sexxygeek]

I think you should go with Behavioral Statistics, b/c it seems that after Elementary Stats there will be more following, like Advanced Stats and other courses. It seems this one is more business-majors oriented. And all of my friends in Health Field were taking Behavioral Statistics.

 

[KUMoose]

Can you post a blurb about each class (like from the college course guide)? Looking at that, I would say that elementary stats is geared (like sexygeek said) towards business or math geeks. Given that, I might suggest Biological Stats, because you're likely to include topics you'd be able to use going forward.

 

[StormyGirl]

here is what my college catalog says.
Biological Statistics
This is an introductory course in statistics using
biological examples and experimental design. Students
learn methods and gain experience in defining and
solving quantitative problems in biology. Descriptive
and inferential statistics, basic probability, binomial
and normal distributions are introduced. Students learn
to estimate population parameters, test hypotheses,
linear regression and correlation using clinical and
biological data and experiments.
Elementary Statistics
This course covers descriptive and inferential statistics.
The descriptive portion analyzes data through graphs,
measures of central tendency and spread. Other
statistical practices utilize basic probability, binomial
and normal distributions, estimation of population
parameters, hypothesis testing, linear regression and
correlation. Analytical reading and problem solving are
required for success in this course.
Behavioral Science Statistics
This course is an introductory study of statistics for the
Behavioral Sciences. Emphasis is placed on acquainting
students with the concepts underlying statistical
methods and research approaches, basic statistical
analyses and principles.
LOL I know this is alot more than a blurb

 

[xnm11]

have you looked at the school's curriculum? you'll probably have to take a statistics class as part of your pharmd curriculum, so you might be getting a bit of a head start if you take the one that most closely resembles the pharmd statistics class.

 

[KUMoose]

Reading the blurb's, I'd rank them Biology, Elementary and Behavioral unless you are looking to go into public health or research. The toughest thing I had to work on when I took stats was the subtle differences in curves that represent different distributions. Some of them look similar and some, based on sampling, look nothing like the 'ideal' curve.

Statistics isn't hard, you just have to get use to thinking a little hinkey. You'll probably be fine with any of the courses, so I'd see what students are saying about the teacher and the style.