For many students, taking an online statistics class can be a daunting task. In this class, you'll be expected to review new statistical concepts each week, watch videos and animations related to statistics, participate in discussions, complete online homework assignments, use Excel as a statistical tool, and even take a few tests, as well.

For this week's discussion, let's examine your background and experience with statistics and math, and discuss how statistics can be used in your daily life and in your future career. Please answer the following questions:

1. How do you feel about taking an online math/stats course? Optional question: What is the last math or statistics took you course? Approximately how many years ago was this course?
2. Rate your level of comfort with Microsoft Excel. How comfortable are you in using Excel and what has your experience been like with Excel?
3. How will learning statistics help you in your daily life, if at all?
4. How will learning statistics help you in your work or future career, if at all?
5. Identify one strategy you will use to be successful this term in Statistics.
6. Watch this video and install the xlstat plugin in Excel in Office 365. This tool will be used throughout this course. Did you have any issues with the installation? Have you successfully installed xlstat plugin in Excel in Office 365?