TESU ASNSM in Computer Science (Math/ALEKS) question

[Merlin]

Now ALEKS Statistics has a bad reputation here, is Stats even an option right now with ALEKS? I did not see it mentioned in any recent ALEKS threads and I know some courses are no longer available for ACE credit like Intermediate Algebra, I wonder if that is the same story with Statistics?

Aleks offers 3 ACE recommended statistics courses: Intro to Statistics, Business Statistics (UL), and Stats for Behavioral Sciences (UL).

As for Aleks having a bad reputation for Statistics, I think that has more to do with how tough Stats is, rather than a specific problem with the Aleks courses. Doubly so since the Straighterline Business Statistics and Study.com Principles of Statistics (Stats 101) are more theory-based with less math, which makes them easier to complete. Obviously, the Aleks versions take a math-centric approach so may spend less time on the theory. Which is where supplementing Aleks with Khan Academy (or going through the Khan Academy material before Aleks) may be helpful.

There are also folks who didn't have problems with the Aleks statistics courses too. It depends on learning style and math background. If you're a high-visual learner and already have a good grasp of the prerequisite math concepts (looks like college algebra level at least), you may be fine with the Aleks versions of statistics. If not, one of the other options may be better.

Merlin,

Which Stats class is required for your BSBA-CIS? is it Intro to Stats or Business Statistics? What are your thoughts on doing both and using one as an elective?  

TESU doesn't appear to differentiate between UL and LL stats courses on transfer... they all come in as STA-201 (Principles of Statistics). So it doesn't really matter which you take. However, since they all duplicate there really is no advantage to taking more than one.