08-30-2006, 12:22 AM
The only limit that I saw listed for the calculator is that it cannot be a graphing or programmable one...
"Principles of Statistics tests the understanding of the various topics
of statistics, both qualitatively and quantitatively, and the ability to
apply statistical methods to solve a variety of problems. The topics
included in this test are descriptive statistics; correlation and
regression; probability; chance models and sampling and tests of
significance. The use of a nonprogrammable, handheld calculator is
permitted."
No mention of not being able to bring a calculator that handles stats. In fact I've been following the advise of many on this board and learning how to use my calc to do work.
Also I don't recall seeing the difference between sample and population standard deviation covered in instantcert. Did that come up on the test? I know how to calculate from the instructions in my calculator manual but could not describe it...
"Principles of Statistics tests the understanding of the various topics
of statistics, both qualitatively and quantitatively, and the ability to
apply statistical methods to solve a variety of problems. The topics
included in this test are descriptive statistics; correlation and
regression; probability; chance models and sampling and tests of
significance. The use of a nonprogrammable, handheld calculator is
permitted."
No mention of not being able to bring a calculator that handles stats. In fact I've been following the advise of many on this board and learning how to use my calc to do work.
Also I don't recall seeing the difference between sample and population standard deviation covered in instantcert. Did that come up on the test? I know how to calculate from the instructions in my calculator manual but could not describe it...
Dale H.
half way...
Enrolled - BS-BGB Excelsior
Completed - 65 credits
Togo - 4 CLEP, 6 DSST, 2 ECE, 1 EC Course, 1 TECEP
half way...
Enrolled - BS-BGB Excelsior
Completed - 65 credits
Togo - 4 CLEP, 6 DSST, 2 ECE, 1 EC Course, 1 TECEP