Which math course is better for physical science: calculus or statistics?

mccoy1 · Jul 13, 2010

Which one do think is better for physical science?...one which help the most!

Ygggdrasil · Jul 13, 2010

Both are important to students of the physical sciences, but calculus I is more important. Most physics requires knowledge of calculus. Furthermore, to do anything above the basics of probability and statistics requires a knowledge of calculus.

Which math course is better for physical science: calculus or statistics?

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Which math course is better for physical science: calculus or statistics?

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