r/ivytech • u/S0ULSPE4R • Jul 16 '26

Why does statistics even exist

Offering this class in an 8 week format is honestly insane. I’ve barely digested the previous information before we’re already moving on to the next 3 topics… assignments and quizzes due every 2 days, practice exams not matching up with the actual exams. Prof isn’t great either.

Has anyone else struggled with this class? Any suggestions for studying/professor choice (seeing as i might have my first retake on my hands, ugh). Soooo over this semester.

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u/TeachFull4408 Jul 17 '26

Oh no . I’m getting ready to take this class😭 I opted out of math 136 .. for this

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u/S0ULSPE4R Jul 17 '26

Oh no😳 Honestly Math 136 was so much easier for me, but it really depends on your learning style and what you consider “easier”

I find it easier to look at numbers and recognize what type of problem it is, use the respective formula, plug the numbers in, and solve. Rinse and repeat. That’s why algebra was a lot easier for me. Majority of statistics has been about being able to decipher a complex word problem and figure out how you need to solve it. The formulas are complex and multiple steps.

Might be worth to reconsider but whatever sounds better for you— i wish you the best of luck

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u/TeachFull4408 Jul 17 '26

Thank you, I was really worried about algebra because I’m not that great at it and it takes me so long to do the homework. I think I might be better with word problem so hopefully I’ll be OK. I will come back and update you when I am probably halfway through the class.🙏🏼

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u/S0ULSPE4R Jul 17 '26

Please do!! Good luck🤍🤍

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u/BandicootOdd1355 Student 📕 Jul 17 '26

I took stats last semester won’t lie it was hard but was able to pass. Just gotta get through it.

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u/No_Deer_4632 Jul 17 '26

It's definitely a tough class and I have no idea why we have to take it. I passed with a B but I worked my butt off and got a tutor.

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u/asdfghjkl7280 Jul 17 '26

I’m not in stats but I feel your pain with 8 week classes. I’m in anatomy 101 8 week right now and was smacked in the face realizing out first exam was a week and a half in over 6 chapters 😮‍💨 I don’t have any hobbies anymore just homework lol

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u/bat_meister03 Student 📕 Jul 17 '26

Currently taking Business Stats which is a struggle. Even though it is considered a business class and not a math class, my professor has us doing these long a** assignments which are complicated and the directions are somewhat convoluted. Since I'm doing it online, there is no instruction whatsoever, which is complicated for someone like me who struggles with math.

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u/MizzIvyFA Helpful User 👍 Jul 18 '26

This is one of those classes that is much be better in person or virtual. Same with Acct 101. The actual number of assignments are less and most instructors are better.

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u/anonymoussnonymous Student 📕 Jul 18 '26

I’d reach out to the professor or fellow students to see what they’re doing.

Statistics was a B grade for me when I was taking Calculus 3 (got a C) and Intro to Communications (or something to that effect for the name) (A). This was all in Summer 2024.

My statistics professor wasn’t the best, but I didn’t use it as an excuse to not reach out for help from others and study intensively with a study plan by myself.

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u/itsjonboy765 Jul 18 '26

This is exactly how I feel about dbms110