07-05-2021, 04:51 AM
Just updating this with my recent experience.
I used Study.com's UExcel Research Methods prep. It was pretty comprehensive. A few of the lessons were confusion, as they directly contradicted the meaning of terms in the recommended textbook, but on the whole, I'd say it prepared me quite well.
Interesting bonus: The UExcel Reserach Methods lessons are almost identical to the SDC Research Methods class. TESU says I can transfer in both the SDC Research Methods (comes in as a 100 level class) AND, separately, the UExcel Research Methods (comes in as a 300 level.) So by doing the SDC prep, and taking both the Uexcel exam and the SDC exam, I (in theory) get 6 credits for not a lot more work than 3.
Also, for the record, I did try the InstantCert flashcards for UExcel, but I didn't find them useful as they were a "fill-in-the-blank" variety that only accepts an exact match... making it difficult for me, at least, to find them an effective study guide.
The combination of the SDC lessons and chapter tests, going over the practice tests a few times, and then reading key parts of the textbook where I didn't feel like I had a clear grasp of the topics seemed to really help.
I bought the UExcel "package" which includes two practice tests and a free retest. Got about 75% on the first practice test, about 82% on the 2nd test... and got an "A" on the actual proctored exam! I was surprised and psyched.
The study.com proctored exam was somewhat easier than the UExcel proctored exam, but honestly, I felt that with the SDC preparation that I was pretty ready... and the study time paid off. It's worth knowing that I knew a tiny bit about research methods and a little bit about stats (I've never taken a full stats course) before I took the SDC prep... and I did fine. So I don't think the test is really all that bad if you put in some time to learn the concepts.
I'll update once i confirm tha TESU actually accepts and records both the SDC and UExcel courses.
I used Study.com's UExcel Research Methods prep. It was pretty comprehensive. A few of the lessons were confusion, as they directly contradicted the meaning of terms in the recommended textbook, but on the whole, I'd say it prepared me quite well.
Interesting bonus: The UExcel Reserach Methods lessons are almost identical to the SDC Research Methods class. TESU says I can transfer in both the SDC Research Methods (comes in as a 100 level class) AND, separately, the UExcel Research Methods (comes in as a 300 level.) So by doing the SDC prep, and taking both the Uexcel exam and the SDC exam, I (in theory) get 6 credits for not a lot more work than 3.
Also, for the record, I did try the InstantCert flashcards for UExcel, but I didn't find them useful as they were a "fill-in-the-blank" variety that only accepts an exact match... making it difficult for me, at least, to find them an effective study guide.
The combination of the SDC lessons and chapter tests, going over the practice tests a few times, and then reading key parts of the textbook where I didn't feel like I had a clear grasp of the topics seemed to really help.
I bought the UExcel "package" which includes two practice tests and a free retest. Got about 75% on the first practice test, about 82% on the 2nd test... and got an "A" on the actual proctored exam! I was surprised and psyched.
The study.com proctored exam was somewhat easier than the UExcel proctored exam, but honestly, I felt that with the SDC preparation that I was pretty ready... and the study time paid off. It's worth knowing that I knew a tiny bit about research methods and a little bit about stats (I've never taken a full stats course) before I took the SDC prep... and I did fine. So I don't think the test is really all that bad if you put in some time to learn the concepts.
I'll update once i confirm tha TESU actually accepts and records both the SDC and UExcel courses.
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