College

[hooskins]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

Of the two, you'll dig econ more. Only basic math functions will be used in this econ course, it's largely a study of human behavior, but done so graphically and with basic mathematics and logical thought processes. Very useful class in daily life, you'll gain an understanding of the way interest rates work, which can apply to mortgages to investments to loans to whatever.

Statistics is probably the single most useful class in all of undergrad, though. If you can grasp it well, the applications are endless. The most useful for your line of work would be understanding the statistical range within which the human mind would react to counseling or medical treatment for psychiatric conditions. ie with 95% confidence you could expect x kind of behavior.

As an economics major and one who took numerous statistics classes, I agree. I think statistics will be more challenging than the economic class you posted. But it will be more fruitful. Econ is always great to use to analyze human behavior. Also you'll be better versed in understanding overall economic trends and sift through the majority of the BS politicians and the media claim is impacting the "economy ".