[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:01.354953+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjQzOTkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2759781","instructor_name":"Amy Beyler","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2021-12-23 20:41:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"The lectures were decent, the powerpoints were very high quality. The final/midterm was simple if you conceptually understood the practice test. The homework was way tougher than the actual tests. All of the homework answers are online. Learned everything 2 hours before exams and got a decent grade. Final/midterm was open book and internet.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2759781","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:01.354953+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjM4MTcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2759781","instructor_name":"Amy Beyler","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2021-12-23 02:23:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Beyler is very knowledgable and clearly taught us the material. I didn't read the textbook assigned, just used it for the weekly homework assignments. She gives some in-class group HW that you have to be there for, and you won't know when they will be. The lectures were pretty boring, but she was really good at helping outside of class :)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2759781","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:41.195101+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDQ2MDU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2107418","instructor_name":"Bo Yang","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2024-05-13 00:55:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"I don't understand the hate honestly. Tough to understand at times, but covered the material straight from the textbook so you could reference it later. Homework took a long time some weeks, but was manageable. Exams weren't easy, but he didn't ask anything that wasn't on the homework or review. The final being 30% was scary, but turned out okay.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2107418","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:41.195101+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5Mjc5ODQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2107418","instructor_name":"Bo Yang","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2017-12-19 17:39:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"How is he a professor? Honestly he should not be allowed to teach any where let alone the University of Wisconsin-Madison.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2107418","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:41.195101+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3OTA2NzUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2107418","instructor_name":"Bo Yang","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2017-03-14 16:32:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you have a choice between Professor Yang and another professor take the other professor. Theres little to no point in going to lecture he is hard to understand and won't move to new ideas. Homework isn't too hard but its very time consuming with too many similar problems, one of which being due the day after spring break instead of the Tuesdays.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2107418","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:41.195101+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NzIzMzgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2107418","instructor_name":"Bo Yang","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2017-01-12 17:32:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"As a professor Yang really is not that great of a professor as he moves very slowly through the material and lectures drag on. The homework for this class is insanely long.  With all of this being said, his tests are very fair and he tests you on the basics for the most part making the class with Yang manageable.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2107418","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:41.195101+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NTgyNTk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2107418","instructor_name":"Bo Yang","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2016-12-20 16:59:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Has spent the entire semester teaching us what a random variable is. Says the same things everyday and nobody learns anything from him. The only reason I would recommend this professor is if you wish to lower your IQ.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2107418","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:41.195101+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NTA4OTU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2107418","instructor_name":"Bo Yang","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2016-12-15 11:18:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Yikes.. Bo means well and you can tell he is passionate and energetic when it comes to the material, but that's about it. Lectures are boring, confusing, and most times you leave forgetting you were even there in the first place. Homework is long and annoying and tests are hard. Try to avoid!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2107418","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:41.195101+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NDMzMjMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2107418","instructor_name":"Bo Yang","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2016-12-11 16:29:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Terrible Lecturer, you won't learn a thing. His powerpoint are a mess and half the time you don't know what he's talking about. Hope for a good TA or you're gonna be in a world of hurt. Exams are tough and long. Would not recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2107418","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:41.195101+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MDUwMzg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2107418","instructor_name":"Bo Yang","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2016-10-18 16:13:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Another worst instructor in this campus! Expect a lot of homework. His lecture is super boring. Can't explain the concept clearly due to his poor English. He likes saying 'Look at this figure and you can get this , and THEN you can get this.\"  I don't know how I can get it only by looking at this or that. And the exam is much harder than previous.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2107418","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:05.861143+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MjkxODYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2835672","instructor_name":"Brian Powers","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2023-10-20 01:45:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"good guy. will def help u out if you need it","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2835672","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:05.861143+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MzgzMjk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2835672","instructor_name":"Brian Powers","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2023-01-26 22:39:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was not very well taught, everything was easy to follow. The notes were posted, and they were easy to follow and refer back to when doing the homework. Maybe the best professor I have had.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2835672","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:05.861143+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjU2NDc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2835672","instructor_name":"Brian Powers","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2022-12-28 21:16:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"he's great","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2835672","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:05.861143+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjUwMjA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2835672","instructor_name":"Brian Powers","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2022-12-27 18:05:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Powers is a great lecturer, always willing to and great at answering student's questions, seems to genuinely care that we understood the material, would even use lecture time to answer questions about that week's homework, was very transparent about the exams, overall a fantastic professor. Also clearly enjoys the subject, which really helps.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2835672","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:05.861143+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MDE2NDk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2835672","instructor_name":"Brian Powers","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2022-12-07 22:55:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Powers is the best! He genuinely cares about his students and wants us to succeed. His lectures are good and he takes time to explain things when questions are asked. He is accessible outside class, active on piazza, and very understanding. A big part of your grade is from homework, but if you do it the tests are fair and not overly difficult.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2835672","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:05.861143+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NzkzMDQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2835672","instructor_name":"Brian Powers","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2022-11-08 01:46:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"I have loved taking statistics with Professor Powers so far. He has made statistics so much easier for me to understand. He teaches the material so well and is a very genuine and caring professor. If you're planning on taking statistics, I highly recommend choosing him as your professor. He is one of the best professors I've had at UW-Madison. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2835672","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:00.322974+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1MTE0OTgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1811554","instructor_name":"Chen Cheng","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2015-08-12 15:22:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"The homework solutions (HW is graded for accuracy) are available from her old class website. Quizzes are tough but a very small percent of your grade but tests are quite easy. Everything is pretty basic probability all you need to know is how to set up problems and use your calculator. They give a lot of partial credit.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1811554","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:00.322974+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NzUyNDM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1811554","instructor_name":"Chen Cheng","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2015-05-06 09:39:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Chen is the worst teacher in the department. Prepare to teach yourself all of the material as she will just read slides that are completely useless. If she puts something on a practice exam, ignore it and study the other topics from lecture. Find another textbook to learn from as the current book is absolute garbage. Skip class and study instead","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1811554","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:00.322974+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NjAyNjk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1811554","instructor_name":"Chen Cheng","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2015-04-15 16:21:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"The worst teacher ever! I would rather roll naked through broken glass than take another course with her. She doesn't teach the material that we are tested on. She just took the notes from when she was TA for this class and didn't change a thing. The problem is that she wrote new exams that have nothing to do with class material. Run away!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1811554","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:00.322974+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MDY5ODYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1811554","instructor_name":"Chen Cheng","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2014-12-13 23:23:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Terrible at explaining, does not answer questions well, if at all.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1811554","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:51.253119+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4Nzc3MjIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2158238","instructor_name":"Derek Bean","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2023-12-22 18:09:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Derek is passionate about stats and is great at breaking down concepts in lecture. He doesn't post any notes or recordings online though, so it's important to go. He's helpful and patient during office hours and replies quickly on piazza & email. His exams are difficult (which is reflected in the low means), but he curved the class quite a bit. \n","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2158238","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:39.519715+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3ODAxNDky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2904937","instructor_name":"Diana Powers","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2023-05-03 04:10:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Excellent professor and lecturer! Great volume, pacing, and energy made her easy to listen to. Her expectations for exams and homework were always very clear. Textbook isn't really necessary; lectures involve her writing on and highlighting important details on a printout of the text (just show up to lecture and you'll learn what you need to know)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2904937","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:13.926286+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxOTcxNTMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2219409","instructor_name":"Gonzalo Contador","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2019-05-29 19:17:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Underrated and funny professor. He made his expectations clear, though the exams were unnecessarily hard.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2219409","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:13.926286+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMjQ2Mjgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2219409","instructor_name":"Gonzalo Contador","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2019-01-11 23:06:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"he did a good job of letting people know what he wanted students to learn and be able to do when he introduced new chapters. exams are unnecessarily calc heavy but theres always an easy question in each of them. he said he wouldnt curve but he did in the end. dont skip the review sessions he holds before exams","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2219409","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:13.926286+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMTA0NDg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2219409","instructor_name":"Gonzalo Contador","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2018-12-19 21:11:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tests are very heavy on calculus even though it is not taught at all. I know calc is a pre-req, but I haven't taken it in 3 years and the integrals given do not need to require integration by parts when simply setting up the integral correctly demonstrates a full understanding of what was taught in this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2219409","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:13.926286+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMDkxMTI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2219409","instructor_name":"Gonzalo Contador","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2018-12-19 02:08:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gonzalos a very generous grader. The exam averages were trash but his curve was more than enough to help me pass the class. Decent teacher and tought me a lot. Would recommend him to any student.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2219409","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:13.926286+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMDg4OTU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2219409","instructor_name":"Gonzalo Contador","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2018-12-19 00:07:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"WORST PROFESSOR IVE EVER TAKEN. Do yourself the favor and never get in the same class as him. It will make you contemplate your life. The class has a D average and he has no plan to curve. The class is disorganized, he puts solutions up super late, and the tests are super proof heavy. Worst class I've taken at UW","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2219409","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:13.926286+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNDk5NTAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2219409","instructor_name":"Gonzalo Contador","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2018-09-13 16:11:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Bring ur pillow. Hes slower than anyone Ive ever met. Also, being a pillow for your pillow, cause thatll fall asleep too no questions asked.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2219409","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:13.926286+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4NDU2NDMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2219409","instructor_name":"Gonzalo Contador","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2017-06-15 12:38:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Funny guy. The topics are boring but he keeps students engaged with random remarks and nonsensical comments. He is always willing to help inside or outside of office hours but can be moody and messy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2219409","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:13.926286+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NzUxMjc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2219409","instructor_name":"Gonzalo Contador","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2017-01-18 20:02:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gonzalo is a funny guy, but as a professor he is kind of unorganized and doesn't really care about teaching the course. Id say he might be a better option than some other math/stats professors though. The lectures can be very boring for 311 and the textbook doesn't help much. I learned so much more studying for exam P by myself following the course","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2219409","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:13.926286+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NzM0NjY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2219409","instructor_name":"Gonzalo Contador","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2017-01-15 19:22:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gonzalo is a grad student, not a professor, which is probably why this course was such a mess.  Material was not explained very well and homework was excessively long.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2219409","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:13.926286+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NjYzNjcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2219409","instructor_name":"Gonzalo Contador","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2017-01-03 15:57:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is very straightforward about what he expects you to learn and what can you expect in evaluations. He tends to be very messy and unorganized, always needs to be reminded to upload homework to the class website. Textbook is not very useful but homework comes from it. Kinda hot too.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2219409","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:13.926286+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NjE0MTU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2219409","instructor_name":"Gonzalo Contador","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2016-12-23 20:12:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gonzalo is one most odd people I have met but in a fantastic way. Relative to other Stats professors he's a great choice. Exams are difficult but not impossible, especially if you go to the review lectures. Whenever lecture starts to get dull he'll do some quirky thing that will grab your attention back. Take him if you can.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2219409","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:38.895046+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0ODAwODY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:355768","instructor_name":"Ismor Fischer","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2021-05-15 23:25:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Fair amount of workload. Clear grading.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/355768","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:38.895046+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NzEwOTg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:355768","instructor_name":"Ismor Fischer","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2021-05-05 15:46:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Solid prof. Clear requirements, very organized class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/355768","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:38.895046+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTY3NDIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:355768","instructor_name":"Ismor Fischer","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2020-12-21 19:45:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pretty laidback class, if taken online. The tests are 'takehome' so you have a week or so to work on them. All the lectures are prerecorded so you can watch them at your leisure, and Ismor is very clear in all of them. Honestly out of any class I took this semester his was the best organized (everything switched to online for me).","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/355768","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:38.895046+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MDYwODkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:355768","instructor_name":"Ismor Fischer","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2020-12-14 03:28:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"The man isn't helpful in his emails, there were no office hours, there was one ta who graded everything, the professor reused his old lecture videos from last year so halfway through October he just stopped having to work. Ismor Fischer does not care about his students at all and I learned nothing from his lectures or the class overall.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/355768","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:38.895046+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMzE3MDcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:355768","instructor_name":"Ismor Fischer","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2020-05-17 14:58:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Fischer handled the transition to online courses very well. He made himself very accessible, and if you emailed him for help (which he encouraged), he gave very good feedback and resources to learn more. Only qualm is you're graded by only a few things so any mistake you make will affect your grade more than it would in another class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/355768","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:38.895046+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMjAxNTU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:355768","instructor_name":"Ismor Fischer","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2020-05-05 00:08:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor was very straightforward and made it clear that he was available to help students. The class was fairly easy but his notes were very clear and made the material easy to understand.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/355768","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:38.895046+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyODA2MDQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:355768","instructor_name":"Ismor Fischer","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2020-01-07 18:52:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"First and foremost, Ismor does not suffer fools. I went to lecture a lot at the start of the semester, but Ismor took so long to cover content that I stopped going about 1/4 of the way into the class. I would recommend simply looking at the textbook and his lecture notes rather than going to lecture. Overall, Ismor covers content far too slowly.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/355768","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:38.895046+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNzcyMzg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:355768","instructor_name":"Ismor Fischer","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2019-12-30 00:34:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Ismor is a good professor, even though he may make a few gaffes. Lecture goes by quite slowly and small things are often repeated for a lecture or two. But, if you can pay attention and learn the material you will do fine. The only thing to beware of is a tough test if he deems a previous test to be too difficult.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/355768","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:38.895046+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNzYyMDY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:355768","instructor_name":"Ismor Fischer","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2019-12-27 01:25:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Boring and rude. I have never had a teacher as unapproachable and rude","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/355768","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:38.895046+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMjQyMTU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:355768","instructor_name":"Ismor Fischer","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2019-09-23 20:22:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"This course has no discussion section, so lecture time is very important. Ismor did a great job of organizing the material into very helpful slides that made a lot of sense when he presented them. The first exam was incredibly difficult (59% average) and the following two were significantly easier (over 80% ave). He was always very accommodating.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/355768","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:38.895046+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMTU5MTk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:355768","instructor_name":"Ismor Fischer","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2019-08-08 23:14:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"There was a large disconnect between the material on lectures and homework and exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/355768","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:38.895046+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNDY4Njgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:355768","instructor_name":"Ismor Fischer","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2018-08-28 17:49:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took the STAT311 for summer 2018 and Dr. Fischer elaborated it in an amazing way. The way the slices are designed is interactive and amazing. He is really good at explaining and helpful at his office hour. He is a great professor and if you have a chance, take his class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/355768","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:38.895046+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NDM5MTQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:355768","instructor_name":"Ismor Fischer","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2018-01-11 19:44:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Ismor's lectures were posted online, so going to his lecture is not mandatory. I found them boring, but he does a good job of slowly explaining concepts. His website is confusing at first to navigate, but everything is explained on it. I put this course on the back burner cause of my other classes and did well in it. Overall not too bad.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/355768","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:38.895046+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTE2Mjcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:355768","instructor_name":"Ismor Fischer","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2016-05-09 17:35:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"This guy is a mess. The lectures are so boring because he goes through material so slowly. The first 20 min of this power lecture are a review from the previous class. Half the people don't come. He changed our last hw assignment 3 times, and the final exam date twice all within a week. Took him a week and a half to respond to my email. Cancels OH","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/355768","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:38.895046+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTA0MTIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:355768","instructor_name":"Ismor Fischer","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2016-05-08 14:04:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great Professor. His power points are exhaustive and cover all topics in depth with great clarity, and his explanations given in lecture complement them very well. Tests are fair. This is not an easy class, but he makes it very doable. He's a nice guy and pretty humorous, albeit corny, during class. Would definitely recommend taking Ismor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/355768","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:38.895046+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2MjUxNDE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:355768","instructor_name":"Ismor Fischer","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2016-04-07 16:18:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Ismor has a good sense of humor, though his jokes are often terrible. Goes through material in lecture very slowly, so you could skip a week and catch up on the stuff you missed very quickly from his posted lecture slides and notes. Homework is long, but exams are pretty easy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/355768","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:26.174271+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NTk5NTQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1504201","instructor_name":"Josep Ginebra","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2011-05-14 01:16:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great prof, explains everything in extreme detail and makes sure you understand everything. Actually cares about the students doing well and is very helpful in office hours. Accent can be hard to understand at times, handwriting on board is hard to read, so sit in the front! Exams are pretty much exactly identical to the practice exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1504201","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:26.174271+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4Mjg3MTY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1504201","instructor_name":"Josep Ginebra","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2011-03-18 14:14:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Easy class. Exams are the exact same as the practice exams given.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1504201","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:26.174271+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3ODUyNTYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1504201","instructor_name":"Josep Ginebra","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2010-12-03 11:34:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"I feel for this guy. He wants to do a good job, but... Boring. Lots of confusing notation. Explains some topics too in-depth, and others not enough. Very tedious lecture. Tests are very similar to the practice exams. I did OK thanks to a supplementary class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1504201","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:28.207502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MzE0ODYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1801396","instructor_name":"Karl Rohe","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2015-01-21 11:19:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"I was nervous about this professor after reading his previous reviews but he was great! First two midterms were very reasonable, final was a bit more challenging. Homework assignments were short and pretty easy. You don't need the book he posts the homework questions online. Gave extra credit occasionally.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1801396","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:28.207502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMzA0NTAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1801396","instructor_name":"Karl Rohe","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2014-05-23 14:06:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Coming into the semester, I was kind of scared to have Karl because of all of the bad reviews he got on this site.  However, I think he was a pretty good prof.  The exams were fair (except for parts of the final), and to me he made things pretty clear in lecture.  He can be a little all over the place at times, but for the most part a good prof","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1801396","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:28.207502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMDQ0Mzkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1801396","instructor_name":"Karl Rohe","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2014-04-15 21:29:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Guy is legitimately passionate about his subject, tries to make it as interesting to us as it is to him. His lectures can be a bit erroneous and not too helpful to relevant assignments. Homeworks are easy, but quizzes/exams tend to be much harder. Doesn't post a lot of practice materials. Be wary.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1801396","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:28.207502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNzg1NDU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1801396","instructor_name":"Karl Rohe","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2013-05-17 21:18:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lecture boring, exams difficult and more in depth than his examples/lectures which is unfair for people who are not more exposed to material. Brief introduction to concepts without great examples or explanations. Compared to other prof for my semester, his exam questions are infinitely harder which sucks for those who don't have the easier prof.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1801396","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:28.207502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNjAxODA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1801396","instructor_name":"Karl Rohe","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2013-04-25 04:55:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures not bad, kinda boring. Exams challenging, make you go very in depth. Don't take with him if first stats course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1801396","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:28.207502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNDU1OTgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1801396","instructor_name":"Karl Rohe","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2013-03-27 18:36:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"the most annoying thing is his random quiz...","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1801396","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:13:52.871076+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NTAyNzAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2911640","instructor_name":"Nimal Wickremasinghe","course_label":"Stat311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2024-05-21 17:38:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nimal is the best instructor you can get so far for STAT 310 since others are HELL LEVEL HARD. His lectures are boring but the notes are pretty organized. Tests are fair, and he provides extra credit throughout the semester. Not very accessible through email though.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2911640","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:13:52.871076+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDQ5NTcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2911640","instructor_name":"Nimal Wickremasinghe","course_label":"Stat311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2024-05-13 15:30:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"To be honest, one of the most boring lecturers that I've ever had. His notes are not very organized, on a word doc and not formatted well. I stopped going to the lectures halfway through the semester as did most people because you can learn better just reading the textbook. That being said, the exams are fair and he's very lenient on the grading. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2911640","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:13:07.975993+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTIxNjA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2024-01-24 22:32:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Do not recommend. Avoid at all costs.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2546332","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:13:07.975993+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzkyMjYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2023-12-25 19:05:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"The professor was so arrogant and rude that she refused to answer questions on the piazza and refused to release the exam key. Except for the lecture, the entire class is basically run by TA. In addition, this course does not have curve","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2546332","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:13:07.975993+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NDcyMzcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2023-11-30 15:03:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Avoid her at all cost, her exams are insane !!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2546332","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:13:07.975993+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NDA5Njgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2023-11-17 01:34:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"The worst professor I have had. She shows the skills for a great statistics researcher, but clearly lacks the ability to teach it. Her accent just adds insult to injury. Before taking this class, I didn't believe the other reviews, and this was the my biggest mistake ever. It is worth it to be late a semester and not take this class with this her.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2546332","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:13:07.975993+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2OTAxMTg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2022-11-28 18:42:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good class!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2546332","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:13:07.975993+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2OTAxMTA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2022-11-28 18:37:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Stat311 is not very hard but students definitely need to pay more attention on the dry concepts of statistics. I think one big reason why final is hard is that students need to calculate probability with integral knowledge learned from math234. And without calculators, figuring out integral is not an easy thing.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2546332","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:13:07.975993+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NDMzMzE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2022-06-02 18:35:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"easy homework and midterm, extremely difficult final.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2546332","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:13:07.975993+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2Mzg0NTUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2022-05-20 23:22:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are clear. Each definition is followed by some examples. You can get enough exercises based on class examples, textbooks and homework. She also gives extra practice before the final exam. Although the final is hard, she is a nice grader.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2546332","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:13:07.975993+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzUxNzg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2022-05-16 20:22:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Easy homework and extremely difficult final exam.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2546332","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:13:07.975993+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzUxNzc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2022-05-16 20:20:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"The lecture was very boring.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2546332","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:13:07.975993+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzE4OTIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2022-05-12 06:13:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very boring Professor overall. Easy midterm and homework, extremely difficult final. Avoid at all costs.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2546332","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:13:07.975993+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2Mjk4NjEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2022-05-10 17:19:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Plain and dry","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2546332","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:13:07.975993+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MTg5ODY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2021-11-04 04:04:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"An is a decent prof, not someone you should actively avoid nor actively try to get a class with. Her lectures are alright, educational if not a little dry, and her hw and exams are fair. I wish she offered practice exams. Overall her class feels very rigid, grading is not generous, examples in lecture aren't relatable, etc, but you will learn stats","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2546332","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:10.499190+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0NjYzODg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:310560","instructor_name":"Richard Johnson","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2008-07-16 16:04:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Didn't learn much, but very easy teacher.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/310560","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:10.499190+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0NjYzODgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:310560","instructor_name":"Richard Johnson","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2008-07-16 16:04:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Didn't learn much, but very easy teacher.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/310560","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:05.101566+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2MDg4NjU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1968253","instructor_name":"Yaoguo Xie","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2016-02-25 17:40:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"His teaches simplistic ideas about probability. His exams are in by no means a reflection of what is taught or what is in the required book. While the class is curved, if you plan on gaining solid knowledge about probability you should look elsewhere. The majority of the learning done in the class will be self study.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1968253","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:05.101566+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NzYwODA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1968253","instructor_name":"Yaoguo Xie","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2015-12-18 13:44:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"The lectures were incredibly difficult to follow, the quizzes before each test were all concepts that we had barely covered, as a professor he failed at teaching us. You have to learn almost everything on your own.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1968253","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:05.101566+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NzA4NDI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1968253","instructor_name":"Yaoguo Xie","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2015-12-15 17:05:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Although tests can be hard sometimes, he gives a high percentage of As in the class and I think that's fair.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1968253","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:05.101566+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTYwOTUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1968253","instructor_name":"Yaoguo Xie","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2014-12-21 12:32:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gives \"practice examsproblems\" but most of them never make it to the exam content. His lectures were average at best - but maybe I'm used to excellent engineering professors. Wouldn't give answer keys to midterms (I asked...), and for the final he told me to not worry about proofs; 610 q's were proofs... study on your own, its what worked for me.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1968253","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:05.101566+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTU4NzEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1968253","instructor_name":"Yaoguo Xie","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2014-12-20 23:42:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lecturing skills were decent, but his tests weren't. He barely provides you with any material to study from, and the few problems that he does give to you are not reflective of what is going to be on the exam. A lot of the exam questions are completely out of left field, and he doesn't give much partial credit at all. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1968253","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:01.601642+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3NjUxOTk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1357778","instructor_name":"Yazhen Wang","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2010-10-13 01:31:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"terrible professor .. speaks soooo slow and unclear .. uses power point slides for 90% of the time .. never at his office during office hours!! exams are a bit tricky! the final exam's avg was 54% avoid him if you can.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1357778","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:01.601642+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2OTc1NjMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1357778","instructor_name":"Yazhen Wang","course_label":"STAT311","course_id":"STAT 311","course_uid":"course_1b76508145789f8fbc49d1fa","review_date":"2010-04-10 15:06:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"not good! speaks slow and unclear. lecture is extremely boring and he goes through some material very slowly and zips through other chapters! exams are mediocre. if you do the hw on your own, you should do just fine in this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1357778","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0}]