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Went through the material EXTREMELY slowly.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MjEzNjE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2107418","instructor_name":"Bo Yang","course_label":"STAT312","course_id":"STAT 312","course_uid":"course_24942ca6acb3a153de2907d5","review_date":"2017-05-04 16:03:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is very hard to understand and follow in lecture. 10/10 wouldn't recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2107418","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:51.253119+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NzM3NTYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2158238","instructor_name":"Derek Bean","course_label":"STAT312","course_id":"STAT 312","course_uid":"course_24942ca6acb3a153de2907d5","review_date":"2021-05-08 00:19:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Terrible handwriting , can barely read his words sometimes. Teaching is very messy. Had to self-study from the textbook the entire semester. I have taken many lvl 600 courses and Stat 312 under him has been the hardest of the hardest course I have ever taken. If you have a choice, choose Ismor Fischer.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2158238","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTc1NTIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2158238","instructor_name":"Derek Bean","course_label":"STAT312","course_id":"STAT 312","course_uid":"course_24942ca6acb3a153de2907d5","review_date":"2020-12-22 15:15:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Bean is an awesome professor. Take his course if you have a chance.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2158238","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:51.253119+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTcxNDE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2158238","instructor_name":"Derek Bean","course_label":"STAT312","course_id":"STAT 312","course_uid":"course_24942ca6acb3a153de2907d5","review_date":"2020-12-22 02:01:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Went to office hours every week for homework/lecture questions and never once felt like I was bothering him; he always seemed enthusiastic to answer my questions. The one-on-one instruction was a breath of fresh air given that the class was entirely online. If you need help, go to office hours! He will be more than happy to help.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2158238","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:13.926286+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5Mzk3NTU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2219409","instructor_name":"Gonzalo Contador","course_label":"STAT312","course_id":"STAT 312","course_uid":"course_24942ca6acb3a153de2907d5","review_date":"2018-01-05 21:00:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Take him for Stats 312 if you can. He is a very easy grader. Its not difficult to get an A if you do the practice exams and relevant homework problems to prepare. You dont need to attend lecture, as he posts the lecture slides online. Copy the lecture slides down on your note sheet and the exams will be easy for you.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MTkxOTQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2219409","instructor_name":"Gonzalo Contador","course_label":"STAT312","course_id":"STAT 312","course_uid":"course_24942ca6acb3a153de2907d5","review_date":"2017-12-14 01:12:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Funny and good teacher, but very short tempered and unorganized. Ask for help during office hours, he is more patient there than in class. Sometimes he'll just do homework problems for you.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2219409","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:38.895046+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNzg2NzUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:355768","instructor_name":"Ismor Fischer","course_label":"STAT312","course_id":"STAT 312","course_uid":"course_24942ca6acb3a153de2907d5","review_date":"2019-05-06 19:56:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Easy class. Professor Ismor is good at explaining stuffs. He sometimes was late for class so the last few lectures were very rushed.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMTgxMTAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:355768","instructor_name":"Ismor Fischer","course_label":"STAT312","course_id":"STAT 312","course_uid":"course_24942ca6acb3a153de2907d5","review_date":"2018-12-31 20:54:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"I have taken two stat classes with Ismor and I think he is a solid professor. His lectures are slow but he takes the time to make sure each student understands the material. He provides old exams which are super helpful to practice for midterms/final. Recommend.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTI4NTcyODEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:355768","instructor_name":"Ismor Fischer","course_label":"STAT312","course_id":"STAT 312","course_uid":"course_24942ca6acb3a153de2907d5","review_date":"2017-07-31 20:16:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"I'll start by saying that I'm not a fan of statistics. Never have been, doubt I'll ever be. If I do ever get good at/become interested in stats, it will not because of Ismor. His lectures were very dry, and moved SO SLOWLY. I was not a fan of his testing style, but as much as I want to tear into him, he does know his stuff, and may be good for you.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/355768","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:38.895046+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NzczMDQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:355768","instructor_name":"Ismor Fischer","course_label":"STAT312","course_id":"STAT 312","course_uid":"course_24942ca6acb3a153de2907d5","review_date":"2017-01-25 00:25:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Ismor Fischer was a great professor. He is outstanding at teaching the material and does not give too much work. Would recommend for sure.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NTMwNDY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:355768","instructor_name":"Ismor Fischer","course_label":"STAT312","course_id":"STAT 312","course_uid":"course_24942ca6acb3a153de2907d5","review_date":"2016-12-16 12:44:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Ismor likes to spread random math jokes throughout his lectures which keeps it entertaining. However, all of his slides are posted so attendance in lecture doesn't help much. His slides can be very overwhelming in colors and fonts, graphs etc. but it is helpful once you're home and trying to study. Exams are very straightforward and predictable.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/355768","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:41.910321+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NjYyODg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:765998","instructor_name":"Kam-Wah Tsui","course_label":"STAT312","course_id":"STAT 312","course_uid":"course_24942ca6acb3a153de2907d5","review_date":"2016-05-27 19:43:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"This professor will make you think he is nice and funny, but in the tests he will have no regrets to don't give you any point if you don't get the answer he wants the way he wants and give BC and C's to half the class, I am a A student and he just gave me a BC and didn't let me see my final, saying he is not obligated.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/765998","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:41.910321+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTEzODMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:765998","instructor_name":"Kam-Wah Tsui","course_label":"STAT312","course_id":"STAT 312","course_uid":"course_24942ca6acb3a153de2907d5","review_date":"2016-05-09 14:54:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Tsui is very caring and wants everyone to succeed. You'll get a handout per class that's good for summarizing the material. When you start to doze off he tells funny personal stories. We had our discussion sections cut and he hosted office hours once a week in a large room to make up for it. He really cares and exams are fair.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/765998","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:21.017535+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNjkwMDUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2519991","instructor_name":"Muhong Gao","course_label":"STAT312","course_id":"STAT 312","course_uid":"course_24942ca6acb3a153de2907d5","review_date":"2019-12-17 13:57:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Muhong Gao is a very nice guy. Past that, he is a not a good lecturer who is very quiet and he struggles to explain things clearly to students. Also a nice guy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2519991","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:21.017535+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNjY5NDgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2519991","instructor_name":"Muhong Gao","course_label":"STAT312","course_id":"STAT 312","course_uid":"course_24942ca6acb3a153de2907d5","review_date":"2019-12-15 22:41:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very underrated professor and is very informative during lecture. Tests are similar to homework problems and he is very clear with his expectations.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2519991","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:12.567053+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NDkzMDQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:559787","instructor_name":"Nicholas Keuler","course_label":"STAT312","course_id":"STAT 312","course_uid":"course_24942ca6acb3a153de2907d5","review_date":"2011-12-13 19:37:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Excellent professor! Defines expectations clearly, explains all the core concepts in great detail, works with examples and is a very, very funny guy! HW involves a lot of R computations (he shows you how to do them) and you MUST go to lecture in order to do well. Exams are easy if you keep up with the class and are graded very fairly.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/559787","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:13:52.871076+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MDA2MDcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2911640","instructor_name":"Nimal Wickremasinghe","course_label":"Stat312","course_id":"STAT 312","course_uid":"course_24942ca6acb3a153de2907d5","review_date":"2024-02-27 22:22:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Incoherent, unorganized, and overall just not the best at teaching. Couldn't understand anything that came out of his mouth. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2911640","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:10.499190+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMzc5OTg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:310560","instructor_name":"Richard Johnson","course_label":"STAT312","course_id":"STAT 312","course_uid":"course_24942ca6acb3a153de2907d5","review_date":"2006-01-17 23:28:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst professor I have ever had IN MY LIFE!!!  He gets lost in mid sentence, he is impossible to follow, and he makes no sense at all!!  He is a Genius, but his brain stopped working before I had him.  My TA was the reason for my B!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/310560","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:10.499190+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4Njk0ODU=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:310560","instructor_name":"Richard Johnson","course_label":"STAT312","course_id":"STAT 312","course_uid":"course_24942ca6acb3a153de2907d5","review_date":"2005-05-16 15:28:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"sux. worst professor ive had. way too old to be teaching. totally unclear during lecture. scribbles notes and mumbles.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/310560","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:33.690893+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMTY3OTAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2348476","instructor_name":"Xiaowu Dai","course_label":"STAT312","course_id":"STAT 312","course_uid":"course_24942ca6acb3a153de2907d5","review_date":"2019-08-13 00:27:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Mr Dai explains things very clear. He tells funny stories in between subjects. His class is great.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2348476","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:33.690893+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMTY3ODk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2348476","instructor_name":"Xiaowu Dai","course_label":"STAT312","course_id":"STAT 312","course_uid":"course_24942ca6acb3a153de2907d5","review_date":"2019-08-13 00:25:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Dai is an amazing teacher. He understands the struggle students go through and is helpful. Prof Dai is hilarious and just a great guy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2348476","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:33.690893+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMTY0Mzgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2348476","instructor_name":"Xiaowu Dai","course_label":"STAT312","course_id":"STAT 312","course_uid":"course_24942ca6acb3a153de2907d5","review_date":"2019-08-11 14:40:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Dai is incredibly knowledgable about the material. One of the best professors I've had at UW.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2348476","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:33.690893+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMTY0MzUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2348476","instructor_name":"Xiaowu Dai","course_label":"STAT312","course_id":"STAT 312","course_uid":"course_24942ca6acb3a153de2907d5","review_date":"2019-08-11 14:08:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class was based on 3 exams. Prof. Dai knows how to make the subject matter interesting and gives students a chance to improve their grade while still expecting a lot out of students. Very great teacher!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2348476","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:33.690893+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMTY0MzUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2348476","instructor_name":"Xiaowu Dai","course_label":"STAT312","course_id":"STAT 312","course_uid":"course_24942ca6acb3a153de2907d5","review_date":"2019-08-11 14:04:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Dai is hilarious and always gives real-world examples of how statistics are used in practice. I was engaged throughout the class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2348476","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:33.690893+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMTYxNDE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2348476","instructor_name":"Xiaowu Dai","course_label":"STAT312","course_id":"STAT 312","course_uid":"course_24942ca6acb3a153de2907d5","review_date":"2019-08-09 19:25:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Engaging lectures, a manageable workload. A must-take for stats majors or anyone looking to get into data science/machine learning.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2348476","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:33.690893+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMTYxMzk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2348476","instructor_name":"Xiaowu Dai","course_label":"STAT312","course_id":"STAT 312","course_uid":"course_24942ca6acb3a153de2907d5","review_date":"2019-08-09 19:19:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Dai is very good at teaching. Nice examples, detailed explanations, and useful practical tricks make this introductory course really helpful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2348476","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:33.690893+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMTU5MTg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2348476","instructor_name":"Xiaowu Dai","course_label":"STAT312","course_id":"STAT 312","course_uid":"course_24942ca6acb3a153de2907d5","review_date":"2019-08-08 23:10:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Best professor ever!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2348476","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:33.690893+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMTU5MTc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2348476","instructor_name":"Xiaowu Dai","course_label":"STAT312","course_id":"STAT 312","course_uid":"course_24942ca6acb3a153de2907d5","review_date":"2019-08-08 23:04:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very Good Professor! He tried very hard to explain everything and always ask us whether we understand him or not. He managed to make somewhat dry materials more interesting! I like him a lot. By far my favorite professor!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2348476","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:33.690893+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwODk1ODc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2348476","instructor_name":"Xiaowu Dai","course_label":"STAT312","course_id":"STAT 312","course_uid":"course_24942ca6acb3a153de2907d5","review_date":"2018-12-06 15:07:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lecture isnt mandatory but it actually helped a lot. In lecture he tells you everything you will need to know to do well on the exams. Making note sheet straight from the lecture slides was key for the exams. Overall liked him a lot.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2348476","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:33.690893+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwODUyMzU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2348476","instructor_name":"Xiaowu Dai","course_label":"STAT312","course_id":"STAT 312","course_uid":"course_24942ca6acb3a153de2907d5","review_date":"2018-12-03 21:46:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"There was a large disconnect between the material on lectures and homework and exams, but I felt that much of the exams were based on lecture material. I would highly recommend going because he did examples in class that aren't on the lecture slides. Overall, Xiaowu is not very good at answering questions and lectures felt really slow.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2348476","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:33.690893+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMTE0MTIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2348476","instructor_name":"Xiaowu Dai","course_label":"STAT312","course_id":"STAT 312","course_uid":"course_24942ca6acb3a153de2907d5","review_date":"2018-05-15 15:34:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Didn't miss a single lecture and still had to look up every equation in the book in order to complete the homework. Exams were very difficult, very heavily weighted, and were based solely on lecture material rather than the book. Professor Dai was also very ineffective at answering questions and getting his points across in an understandable way.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2348476","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:33.690893+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMTEzNzQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2348476","instructor_name":"Xiaowu Dai","course_label":"STAT312","course_id":"STAT 312","course_uid":"course_24942ca6acb3a153de2907d5","review_date":"2018-05-15 15:10:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Homeworks were all repetitive and took a very long time. Exams were unnecessarily difficult. Class averages on the exams were 65% and 59%. Content on the exams weren't based on things in the book; they were solely on lecture material, and lecture notes weren't posted. This would be fine if mistakes weren't made during lecture.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2348476","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:05.101566+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2MDk3OTU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1968253","instructor_name":"Yaoguo Xie","course_label":"STAT312","course_id":"STAT 312","course_uid":"course_24942ca6acb3a153de2907d5","review_date":"2016-02-29 15:47:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"The tests are hard, but the grade distribution is generous. He is always willing to help and is a nice guy.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTI2MDg4Njg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1968253","instructor_name":"Yaoguo Xie","course_label":"STAT312","course_id":"STAT 312","course_uid":"course_24942ca6acb3a153de2907d5","review_date":"2016-02-25 17:46:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Material presented was basic. The homework from the book was very simple. The exam, impossible. While everything was related to the book it was far beyond what we are taught in class. There isn't a point to study. There is a generous curve and nothing in the book or notes will help you. If you need to know this for a career, find a different prof.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1968253","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:35.108147+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NzY5MjUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2482974","instructor_name":"Yongsu Lee","course_label":"STAT312","course_id":"STAT 312","course_uid":"course_24942ca6acb3a153de2907d5","review_date":"2024-09-27 00:51:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Mean to some students","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2482974","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:35.108147+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNTg2MDMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2482974","instructor_name":"Yongsu Lee","course_label":"STAT312","course_id":"STAT 312","course_uid":"course_24942ca6acb3a153de2907d5","review_date":"2019-12-10 02:47:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is one of the few good stats professors at UW. He is clear with expectations, grading, and homework. He is really nice and happy to help if you ask. He also did a good job of using slides in lecture that he also posted online and also working through examples and occasional proofs on the black board.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2482974","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:35.108147+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNTQ2NTEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2482974","instructor_name":"Yongsu Lee","course_label":"STAT312","course_id":"STAT 312","course_uid":"course_24942ca6acb3a153de2907d5","review_date":"2019-12-06 04:57:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very organized. Does a good job explaining topics. Homework is a good depiction of exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2482974","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:35.108147+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNjUzMTY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2482974","instructor_name":"Yongsu Lee","course_label":"STAT312","course_id":"STAT 312","course_uid":"course_24942ca6acb3a153de2907d5","review_date":"2019-04-23 17:52:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's good at summarizing full chapters to make it easier to solve questions. The exams are EXTREMELY HARD. Like EXTREMELY. I am a straight A student, and although I understood the class and the homework, the exam was asking for stupid stuff and was marked harshly and I didn't even get a B. DO NOT RECOMEND","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2482974","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0}]