05-27-2007, 04:41 PM
Hi,
You feel the same way I did about this subject and I left it for last too --
Anyway, use the Idiot's Guide as mentioned above -- search forum and you'll see there are other threads (at least one) discussing this -- they're two very different books and believe me, you want the Idiot's Guide.
I don't know anything about the 36 calculator, but again, search for calculator thread and you'll get some info on websites to visit. Also, probably the best source is the booklet that came with it, but if you don't have that you can download it at mfr's site. Really important to know how to use it. I had no clue and really to tell you the truth was resentful I had to spend so much time learning the ins and outs but it was so worth it...
You have to know the concepts as far as the formulas go -- you won't need to memorize the ones on your calculator, but know the others. Also, I don't know about your calculator, but mine had the answer for "slope" designated with an "a" and the answer for the y-intercept as a "b"; while in the formula the slope is designated "b". Other than that, the calculator became my best friend, believe me.
Pay close attention to Idiot's Guide info re hypotheses.
Other than that, I'm not a great one to ask because like I said, I truly believed in my heart that I had failed that test. No perspective.
Best of luck to you!!!!
Barbara
You feel the same way I did about this subject and I left it for last too --
Anyway, use the Idiot's Guide as mentioned above -- search forum and you'll see there are other threads (at least one) discussing this -- they're two very different books and believe me, you want the Idiot's Guide.
I don't know anything about the 36 calculator, but again, search for calculator thread and you'll get some info on websites to visit. Also, probably the best source is the booklet that came with it, but if you don't have that you can download it at mfr's site. Really important to know how to use it. I had no clue and really to tell you the truth was resentful I had to spend so much time learning the ins and outs but it was so worth it...
You have to know the concepts as far as the formulas go -- you won't need to memorize the ones on your calculator, but know the others. Also, I don't know about your calculator, but mine had the answer for "slope" designated with an "a" and the answer for the y-intercept as a "b"; while in the formula the slope is designated "b". Other than that, the calculator became my best friend, believe me.
Pay close attention to Idiot's Guide info re hypotheses.
Other than that, I'm not a great one to ask because like I said, I truly believed in my heart that I had failed that test. No perspective.
Best of luck to you!!!!
Barbara
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