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So, my spring semester as a freshman in college, I took intro to stats 1. I failed the class. I thought it was a combination of things, like it being my first year and the class was too hard, not prepared enough for the class, couldn't understand the teacher's accent. So, I let it go. Took it again and used a forgiveness policy we have. I got back the grade for the first test and it was like a 50 something. So I said, I BETTER drop it so I don't fail again. So, I decided to take it now over the summer so I would do better. It's the only class I'm taking. So, I felt SUPER confident about the test. I knew I had passed. I looked at my grade and I saw 75. Like, I know I passed. But, I thought I was going to get a 90, at least. I feel so stupid. I just want to pass this class with AT LEAST a B. I'm not expecting to get an A by any means. But, I need to take this class for my major and I'm just worried. Right now I have an 81% because we had a quiz earlier on and that's my grade in the class. I'd like to keep it that way. I'm just really worried. So, I have 2 questions:

1) can you give me any tips as to doing good in stats. I know, study. obviously. but, anything else? I am going to tutoring and all of that. Just anything you think might be useful. Not looking for anything in particular.
2) I have to take stats II as a pre-requisite for 2 other classes (that don't have to do with statistics, really. They have to do more with conducting experiments. So, you need the BASIC knowledge of stats, but you don't need to be a super stats genius. Do you think I should take stats II in the Fall, now that it is fresh in my mind? Or do you think I should take it in the Spring, and take a breather from it?

Thoughts and opinions are appreciated. Thank you xoxo

Definately take it while it's fresh in your mind. The longer you wait the more info you will forget. As to how to do better and score a high percentage I have found that breaking the sections up into even smaller sections and studying for less time but more often over all worked for me. It's kinda like eating. If you eat a lot all at once it's hard to digest and ends up making you sick. But, if you eat smaller portions it will digest easier and your body can process it much better.

The brain is pretty much the same way. It can only be useful when it's able to process the information.

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(Rating: 5) i never thought about it that way! Thank you!!! I'm definately going to do that and it a little bit at a time :)
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