Introduction to Applied Statistics
Introduction to Applied Statistics stretched me farther than I ever thought I could go. Understanding math in this course was necessary, but more than that it challenged me to use problem solving skills that I was not sure I had at the beginning of the course. I liked the way that although it was online, the class gave examples for me to use in solving my own problems. And, it gave immediate feedback when I had completed a problem. I was able to see if I was on the right path. Although I may have originally thought that statistics was not usable in this degree, I now see the value of the course. It helped me to recognize the value of modeling expected outcomes and how necessary that modeling is when communicating online. This is useful in the classroom, because it reminded me of the value of modeling the use of technology to my students, and how important it is to be clear of my expectations when they are working on online projects. It also gave me the skills to think through processes and take different paths when the original path did not give the outcome that I needed. In technology, there is trial and error. Whenever I try a new type of technology or program, there are times when I have to learn different ways to access the information or manipulate the paths of the programs. Taking this class helped me to think outside the box and realize that there is more than one way to get a desired result.
Introduction to Applied Statistics stretched me farther than I ever thought I could go. Understanding math in this course was necessary, but more than that it challenged me to use problem solving skills that I was not sure I had at the beginning of the course. I liked the way that although it was online, the class gave examples for me to use in solving my own problems. And, it gave immediate feedback when I had completed a problem. I was able to see if I was on the right path. Although I may have originally thought that statistics was not usable in this degree, I now see the value of the course. It helped me to recognize the value of modeling expected outcomes and how necessary that modeling is when communicating online. This is useful in the classroom, because it reminded me of the value of modeling the use of technology to my students, and how important it is to be clear of my expectations when they are working on online projects. It also gave me the skills to think through processes and take different paths when the original path did not give the outcome that I needed. In technology, there is trial and error. Whenever I try a new type of technology or program, there are times when I have to learn different ways to access the information or manipulate the paths of the programs. Taking this class helped me to think outside the box and realize that there is more than one way to get a desired result.