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Old 05-09-2008, 11:20 PM   #1
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Stats 101 or Stats 103?

Both seem to test the same material, except Stats 103 seems to be slightly more math-oriented.
I'm not sure whether I want to major in Econ or not (leaning more towards no now).
Which class is easier: 101 or 103?
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Old 05-09-2008, 11:38 PM   #2
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I haven't heard anything about 101, but I do have some insight on 103. I took it this previous spring semester with professor Dinwoodie. As far as instruction for 103, Dinwoodie is by far the worst professor I have had, I don't think anyone in the class actually learned a thing about statistics. Going to lectures was really pointless, you could pretty much make it through just by reading the book (the chapters are very concise and have a lot of example problems). Because of all of this, however, the class was pretty much a joke. The exams were pretty easy multiple choice and 30% of the grade was homework and labs that as long as you did them, you got a 100%. If you don't care about learning anything, and just want a relatively easier chance at an A, take 103 with Dinwoodie, although you probably will become frustrated halfway through the class at the complete ineptitude of the professor.

I'll leave 101 to another poster.
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