Which is a better stats class

[BigToque]

After finishing Basic Stats 1 and 2, I need to take a 3rd stats class (by choice) to get my degree.

The 2 classes I'm looking at are:

1. Topics in Statictical Analysis Applied to Business
- An introduction to decision theory, time series, index numbers and statistical quality control.

2. Intermediate Statistical Theory 1
- Basic probability theory, distribution theory, special distributions and functions of random variables.

I'm leaning towards #2.

What do you guys think?

 

[TuxDave]

What's your major?

 

[BigToque]

Originally posted by: TuxDave
What's your major?

I'm getting a 4 year BSc.

Major: Psychology
Minor: Management

figure that one out 🙂

 

[azazyel]

Unless you need 2 to get into a higher math class take 1.

 

[Zenmervolt]

If you want to learn actual statistical practices, take #2. If you want to learn popular mis-interpretations and bastardizations of statistical practices and procedures, take #1.

Basically, if you're after a grade, take #1. If you're after genuine, actual knowledge, take #2.

ZV

 

[BigToque]

Originally posted by: azazyel
Unless you need 2 to get into a higher math class take 1.

I'm not taking any more math classes.

I'm just taking 4 science classes to fill out the science requirement.

The other classes:

Principles of Ecology
Human Physiology 1
Human Physiology 2

I dont want other biology classes so I figure another stats class would be alright. I don't really have the requrements or desire for math other faculties. I'm either taking a stats class or Genetics 1.

 

[hytek369]

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt
If you want to learn actual statistical practices, take #2. If you want to learn popular mis-interpretations and bastardizations of statistical practices and procedures, take #1.

Basically, if you're after a grade, take #1. If you're after genuine, actual knowledge, take #2.

ZV

i agree. the business stats class is probably more useful for your minor/major

 

[DrPizza]

actually, I'd say that "which is a better stats class" depends in this situation on "who is the teacher??"

 

[eLiu]

Originally posted by: DrPizza
actually, I'd say that "which is a better stats class" depends in this situation on "who is the teacher??"

I'm not in college yet...but people I know tell me that a good/bad teacher can make a world of difference. (e.g. make an easy class very painful, or a hard class more enjoyable)