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Help can someone tell me if I am ready for dsst Statisitics??? - 99rdhsis - 07-07-2014
Hi Everyone,
I would like to Take the DSSt exam for statisitics. I am strong in z scores, probability, means ,modes, medians, foundations of statistics. Is this enough base to pass this test??? Any input would be appreciated.
Help can someone tell me if I am ready for dsst Statisitics??? - vaust - 07-07-2014
i don't think those are enough to even get a pass. I'd suggest taking straighterline statistics to gauge your level and get credits upon completion as well.
Help can someone tell me if I am ready for dsst Statisitics??? - soliloquy - 07-07-2014
99rdhsis Wrote:Hi Everyone,
I would like to Take the DSSt exam for statisitics. I am strong in z scores, probability, means ,modes, medians, foundations of statistics. Is this enough base to pass this test??? Any input would be appreciated.
These are the areas you need to know to pass. Are you strong in these areas?
http://getcollegecredit.com/assets/pdf/dsst_fact_sheets/DSST_PrinciplesofStatistics.pdf
If you are going to take the DSST, I'd suggest Khan Academy. https://www.khanacademy.org/math/probability
He has lessons and assessments on his website. I suppose you could go directly to the assessments and see if you can work through them and if not, watch the videos to see if you can learn them easily. I don't think, with what you posted, that is enough to pass. But, in my view it's better to be over prepared than under prepared.
Help can someone tell me if I am ready for dsst Statisitics??? - 99rdhsis - 07-07-2014
Thanks for the input!!
Help can someone tell me if I am ready for dsst Statisitics??? - 99rdhsis - 07-07-2014
I do use the Khan Academy---thank you!
Help can someone tell me if I am ready for dsst Statisitics??? - 99rdhsis - 07-07-2014
Thanks! I will study more!
Help can someone tell me if I am ready for dsst Statisitics??? - LaterBloomer - 07-07-2014
Are you a member of Instacert? If not, you might want to join. There is a LOT of feedback on this exam. That's in addition to the flashcards. Also, somewhere around, there are probably sample tests you can take (fairly inexpensive) to see where you stand.
Good luck, and, from what I recall in the Instacert feedback, it's a pretty forgiving exam.
Help can someone tell me if I am ready for dsst Statisitics??? - clep3705 - 07-07-2014
Sounds like enough to me, but of course, I don't have to pay for your failure.
Do you know the formula for standard deviation by memory and understand it?
Help can someone tell me if I am ready for dsst Statisitics??? - 99rdhsis - 07-07-2014
Yes today I have done well with standard deviation and of course variance-----and I can remember the formulas as well. I have been just writing down the formulas to commit them to memory---seems to be working. Thanks for the reply.
Help can someone tell me if I am ready for dsst Statisitics??? - 99rdhsis - 07-07-2014
Yes I am a member--I do the flash cards---stats for idiots--khan academy----I really want this class to be done!!! I have passed dsst and clep in the past--I have 6 done to date--math is just not my thing! Thanks for the reply!