Principals of Statistics DSST/CLEP

[hsing]

Get the calculator, it will help tremendously!

Well, here's that nasty, "what calculator is permissible" question again. My testing center says I may not bring in my own calculator. They state that if one is needed, they will provide it. The ones they provide are the most basic, into level you have ever seen.

Maybe I need to go there in advance of the test and make my case for using the BAII, like I had to in order to obtain the financial tables for Principles of Finance. I often feel like I am put in the position of educating my proctor.

According to p. 13 of the DSST candidtate bulletin, here is what is officially allowed.
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AUXILIARY TESTING MATERIALS
Below is a list of auxiliary testing materials that are permitted, or not permitted with DSST examinations.

Please Note:
Where calculators are allowed; only nonprogrammable, four-function, handheld calculators* may be used, NO EXCEPTIONS.


Test Title Materials Allowed Materials Not Allowed
450 Principles of Statistics Calculator —

Unlimited reproduction of this sheet is allowed.
*An approved calculator is any commercially produced calculator that is battery or solar operated, silent, handheld, nonprogrammable and does not have either a full alphabetic display or a graphical display.

[larry7crys]

I think this group had a discussion of what a four function calculator consisted of and that it does not exist. My advice to you is find a more laid-back testing center. My testing center guy really didn't care as long as it was not "programmable".