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Is this test passable? I don't need it to get my degree ..... I would like to have this on my transcript.... any input?
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G'day,
This was the one exam that caused me (and apparently many others) plenty of stress. It is passable but it is also a test that you want to go into well prepared. It is a test where you need to understand the theory/principles more than you need to be able to do the math. From memory most of the mathematics were pretty basic but you are allowed a non-graphing statistical calculator and I suggest you become quite intimate with that calculator. Even though the math may be basic if you know your calculator well it can save you some time and uncertainty. I did post a review when I had just completed the exam and the info was fresh. If you wish to read it you can find it here http://www.instantcertonline.com.... I hope this is of some help Regards
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This test is a bear. Understanding the material, rather than just memorizing it, is key. |
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Search these posts for information on resources. I watched the videos on Teacher Resources by Annenberg Media "Against all odds,Inside Statistics". (Its free to use) I picked up a book called "Statistics for utterly confused" and used Instantcert. I managed to pass it and I am mathphobic. As a bonus I have somewhat of a clue what Charlie is talking about when he goes on a math rant on the tv show "numbers".
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Do a forum search on calculators. Its important that you have a calculator that can perform two-variable statistic functions. You want to be able to do correlation, regression, and standard deviation. I used the TI-36X. My calculator proved invaluable during this exam.
I didn't use the Cliff Notes so I can't comment, but I did use the 'Statistics Workbook for Dummies' (note: not the 'Statistics for Dummies'). The workbook also helped a lot.
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I am confused as to what exactly you mean by theory questions. The test is more about concepts and applying them, then doing actual number crunching if thats what you mean.
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CLEP & DSST Passed: Principles of Management, Human Resources Management, Organizational Behavior, Statistics, Accounting, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics Earned: B.A. in Business Administration: Technology Management (magna cum laude) from Saint Leo University In Progress: M.S. in Leadership and Business Ethics from Duquesne University (12 credits completed) After that: PhD in Something from Some-Univeristy |