[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:54:34.137992+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNTMxMTU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2127807","instructor_name":"Anru Zhang","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2019-04-04 16:40:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Overall, Anru is a very nice professor. The main problem I have noticed is that he does a very poor job of explaining concepts in class. In addition, there is no structure to the class. He jumps around from chapter to chapter in the book. Unless you are ready to teach yourself outside of class, I do not recommend taking this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2127807","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:54:34.137992+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMzg1OTI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2127807","instructor_name":"Anru Zhang","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2019-02-27 02:42:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Overall, Anru is a great person. You will not find a math professor nicer than him. However, he doesn't do a good job at explaining concepts. Without a prior statistics background you may need to spend a lot of time outside of class to teach yourself.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2127807","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:54:34.137992+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMzE3ODM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2127807","instructor_name":"Anru Zhang","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2019-01-29 22:33:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Zhang was very ok. He goes over homework problems in the beginning of class, but he won't help with homework in his office hours which is annoying. The class was quite difficult, and he often times got lost in his own work or got confused in his own problems. The lectures were not always clear, and I felt like I had to teach myself a lot.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2127807","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:54:34.137992+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMjMzODkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2127807","instructor_name":"Anru Zhang","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2019-01-09 23:27:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Zhang is a really nice guy. He can be a bit confusing with the way he explains material. He offers help on the homework problems before lectures so that is a bonus. The class seemed to lack structure so be prepared to jump around the textbook. The final is worth a very large portion of your grade so it can help/hurt depending on your score.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2127807","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:54:34.137992+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMTMzNTg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2127807","instructor_name":"Anru Zhang","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2018-12-21 23:36:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Anru cares about his students; he'll try his best to re-explain the concepts if he feels like his students are confuse or have a "puzzled facial expression." Overall Anru is a great professor and is accessible outside of class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2127807","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:54:34.137992+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5ODUyNzg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2127807","instructor_name":"Anru Zhang","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2018-04-20 14:41:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Meh. Best part about this class is that for exams you get two 8.5x11 sheets of paper, front and back. Makes exams pretty easy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2127807","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:54:34.137992+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NTg3NTg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2127807","instructor_name":"Anru Zhang","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2016-12-20 23:50:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class started off very easy, including the first exam. But the second half of the course got much more difficult and he didn't always explain things very in-depth. Second exam was more difficult and the final was also hard because it was really only on the material from the last few weeks. Not a bad professor, just not a well-designed course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2127807","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:54:34.137992+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NDEwNjEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2127807","instructor_name":"Anru Zhang","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2016-12-09 15:20:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very poorly paced class throughout the semester, started out very slow, and stayed that way for the first month or two, but then in the last 2 weeks of class, covered a month and a half worth of harder material that should have been done earlier.  Lets you have a 2 paged cheat sheet on the tests which is very nice, and class is curved.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2127807","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:20.625013+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NjcxMTgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:566625","instructor_name":"Bret Larget","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2010-01-03 20:42:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good professor, exams were mostly fair and if they weren't he offered retests. Grading scale is very fair, homework is somewhat irrelevant to exam questions. Overall very good.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/566625","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:20.625013+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2MjQzODUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:566625","instructor_name":"Bret Larget","course_label":"MATH309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2009-10-15 18:14:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor! I would highly recommend him. He is really interested in helping everyone learn and the homework and tests aren't too difficult.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/566625","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:40.338784+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDY1MjQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1870984","instructor_name":"Garvesh Raskutti","course_label":"MATH309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2024-05-15 01:38:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"The professor is very intelligent and kind although the exams were pretty challenging. The exams were open-book but required high mathematical skills. IMO this is a MATH course rather than a STAT course","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1870984","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:40.338784+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5Mzk2MDA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1870984","instructor_name":"Garvesh Raskutti","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2024-05-07 21:22:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are super important, as the textbook isn't super helpful with homework. They can get a little boring as he is a bit monotonous but overall does a good job explaining difficult concepts. Discussion section is extremely optional, as stated by the TA. Exams are very tough. Pretty lenient grading for homework.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1870984","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:40.338784+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MTk5MDE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1870984","instructor_name":"Garvesh Raskutti","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2024-04-18 03:31:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Courses are good, and I like the interaction with students. However, exams are ridiculously hard. The practice midterm says it has a similar difficulty, but midterm 2 is ten more times difficult than the practice. The exam time is not enough!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1870984","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:40.338784+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxODQzMjEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1870984","instructor_name":"Garvesh Raskutti","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2019-05-11 04:27:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a tough grader.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1870984","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:40.338784+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MjU4Mzcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1870984","instructor_name":"Garvesh Raskutti","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2017-12-18 13:51:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very intelligent professor, never make mistakes in class. However, tests are hard but fair. Class notes are extremely important.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1870984","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:40.338784+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MjU1NTA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1870984","instructor_name":"Garvesh Raskutti","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2017-12-18 10:48:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"This professor is an incredibly helpful and talented teacher of a very difficult subject. The course is graded very generously. The homework consists of problems from the book, problem from lecture, and maybe 1 or 2 challenge problems each time. Giving effort to master the topics during homework will make exams easy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1870984","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:40.338784+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MjE1MzQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1870984","instructor_name":"Garvesh Raskutti","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2017-05-04 18:14:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very nice and knowledgable, but very poor about explaining things in such a way that they can be understood. Instead, he speaks exclusively in very technical jargon, even when asked to elaborate by students. Ultimately he is just not good at dumbing things down. Grading curve is very nice however and homework is graded on participation.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1870984","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:40.338784+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MDY1NTc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1870984","instructor_name":"Garvesh Raskutti","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2016-10-22 12:34:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"When I say extra credit, I mean your grade can be calculated in like 9 different ways to maximize your score in the class. If you have a power lecture it feels like it goes on for days. However, he does a nice job of letting you think through tough problems in class in groups instead of being spoonfed material.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1870984","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:40.338784+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NjE2NzUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1870984","instructor_name":"Garvesh Raskutti","course_label":"MATH309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2016-05-19 13:01:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was ridiculously hard. Lectures were easy to follow, but homework was waaaaay beyond the level of lectures and so were midterms. I would say how well you do in this class depends heavily on how good your TA is. My TA taught me all of the things I needed to know to get a good grade on midterms/homework.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1870984","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:40.338784+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NjE2NDI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1870984","instructor_name":"Garvesh Raskutti","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2016-05-19 12:23:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"A very kind, helpful, smart and patient teacher! I enjoyed his lecture pretty much. If you stick with lecture and do homework on your own, the exam would be easy for you. He also gave a generous curve. Choose him!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1870984","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:40.338784+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1OTQ4Njk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1870984","instructor_name":"Garvesh Raskutti","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2016-01-15 19:17:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Raskutti teaches a fast-paced and difficult class, but he is extremely helpful in office hours and is genuinely kind and funny. His midterms are next to impossible, but he makes up for it with generous grading and an easy final.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1870984","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:40.338784+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0OTUwODU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1870984","instructor_name":"Garvesh Raskutti","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2015-06-09 16:00:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"I read comments before taking class, saying the exams were impossible but I didn't believe it until I took the exams. There's no way you get a high score as you did for other classes, which is frustrating. But you can learn things from this class. Materials are hard, but homework is harder. Practice exams are so hard, but far easier than finals.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1870984","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:40.338784+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTUyMzA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1870984","instructor_name":"Garvesh Raskutti","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2014-12-20 00:52:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"I don't understand why people say this is hard class. This is WAY easier than 431.  I never look at the  clock in his lecture because he organizes the class nice enough. Also, his handwriting is more identifiable than those professors who writes pretty, cursive words. I like him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1870984","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:40.338784+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTUyMjM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1870984","instructor_name":"Garvesh Raskutti","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2014-12-20 00:42:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"I literally LOVE him. Never feel like looking at the clock like other classes. His lecture is fluent and intuitive and clear; I never need to read the textbook to understand the class material.  Plus, he has the most awesome accent ever.  My favourite professor ever.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1870984","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:40.338784+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTQ3Mjcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1870984","instructor_name":"Garvesh Raskutti","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2014-12-19 15:03:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Know your calculus, but it's still possible to succeed without a firm grasp on it. He explains things clearly but you must review the material to avoid falling behind.  Lectures are very helpful for the tough homework.  Grades are assigned according to a set grade distribution.  He is willing to help anyone who is struggling.  I enjoyed the class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1870984","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:40.338784+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTQ0OTQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1870984","instructor_name":"Garvesh Raskutti","course_label":"MATH309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2014-12-19 11:40:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tests are extremely difficult and you will not have time to finish them. Curve is nice, I got a BC while coming out of the course with no grasp whatsoever on the material. He expects you to know a lot more than is covered in lecture, and you'd better have some statistical intuition. This course is HARD, try a different professor. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1870984","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:40.338784+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MDMwMjQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1870984","instructor_name":"Garvesh Raskutti","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2014-12-11 02:08:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor is likely to assume you know more than you do, and moves quickly during lecture.  He is very organized, though.  Go in to his office hours and he is very patient and willing to help - just make sure to make it clear when you do not understand.  The first midterm is fair, the second midterm is nearly impossible (average was a 44%).","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1870984","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:40.338784+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MDEwNjEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1870984","instructor_name":"Garvesh Raskutti","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2014-12-09 23:28:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are very dry, but if you skip you'll be done for. The weekly assignments and exams are extremely difficult, though the curve and grading policy are pretty forgiving.  Cheat sheets are allowed on the exams, but don't let that fool you; you won't have enough time for all the questions. The textbook is only used for a few homework questions.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1870984","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:40.338784+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzOTE2MTMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1870984","instructor_name":"Garvesh Raskutti","course_label":"MATH309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2014-12-01 18:03:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are dry as the desert. This is not intro-level difficulty. Spends a lot of time on proofs and not much time on examples. After the third week I was lost. Homework is difficult, but graded mostly on completion. I would not take this if you are not majoring in stats or math. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1870984","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:40.338784+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNTcyNTQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1870984","instructor_name":"Garvesh Raskutti","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2014-09-02 20:10:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Class is difficult. Exams are extremely difficult. Curve is generous and fair. Finish your homework and you can get an AB. With a little luck on exam you will get A. Cheat sheets are allowed for second midterm and final. Homework is also very hard but you get full point when half of the answers are correct. Also, you can even miss 4 homeworks.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1870984","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:40.338784+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNzk0MDE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1870984","instructor_name":"Garvesh Raskutti","course_label":"MATH309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2014-01-26 14:55:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"If he wrote bigger and clearly the lectures would be just fine. Homework is graded on effort. TA wasn't helpful. Exam averages were around 50% and lower, not sure how that qualifies as \"fair\". But the curve is extremely generous. FWIW I also remember him saying things like \"you've all seen this in Analysis\" in more than one lecture.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1870984","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:40.338784+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNzc4NjY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1870984","instructor_name":"Garvesh Raskutti","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2014-01-21 19:52:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tests were difficult and different from practice tests, but were pretty fair. I don't know what the previous commentator means when he says that analysis was assumed. There was one mention of a fact from analysis. Class is difficult, but the curve is generous (I thought I'd be lucky to get a B, got out with an AB). Be good at integration.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1870984","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:40.338784+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjc0MTc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1870984","instructor_name":"Garvesh Raskutti","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2013-12-30 13:01:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dubious lecture skills, writing is small and sloppy, and doesn't speak while writing; taking notes is difficult. Doesn't always explain; assumes students know more than is realistic - thought everyone had taken analysis. Exams are crazy difficult. To be fair, I don't think he designed the course, and he did improve over time. I'd take 431 instead.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1870984","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:36.873976+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMzIyNDg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2134448","instructor_name":"Krishnakumar Balasubramanian","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2019-10-26 21:46:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"He seems very unclear what his teaching about, but leave many hard assignments, avoid him as much as you can.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2134448","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:36.873976+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NjI2MDQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2134448","instructor_name":"Krishnakumar Balasubramanian","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2016-05-20 17:58:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"It was definitely not an easy course and he makes you work really hard for the grade. I was really frustrated at times during the course with the amount of work involved but in the end it felt really satisfying. His lectures are insightful. He explained several complicated concepts intuitively.  I wish he improves his writing though.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2134448","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:36.873976+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NjAwNjE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2134448","instructor_name":"Krishnakumar Balasubramanian","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2016-05-17 18:05:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tough course. He tries to be clear but expects you know your calculus. Hard homework and exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2134448","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:36.873976+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTc1MTUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2134448","instructor_name":"Krishnakumar Balasubramanian","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2016-05-14 16:25:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Typical Krishna lecture: Says something obvious ... \"Does that make sense to everyone? Is that clear or...?\" Asks a baffling poorly-worded question ... seems surprised by the response or lack thereof Everything in this class is hard, but grades are curved, and he allows a \"cheat sheet\" on exams, so it won't ruin your GPA or anything.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2134448","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:36.873976+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NDUxODE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2134448","instructor_name":"Krishnakumar Balasubramanian","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2016-05-03 15:39:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really hard homework every week, took me hours each week, and it's worth 30% of your grade.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2134448","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:51.659867+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMjc0NzAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3049097","instructor_name":"Matthew Bloss","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2025-05-14 01:29:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Changing textbooks halfway through the course was kind of annoying but lectures were pretty decent and fair to learn from, he seems like a pretty nice guy but sometimes did weird things like lock the lecture room door at start time for class. Better than a lot of other stats professors though so take him if you get the chance.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3049097","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MjkxODc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2911640","instructor_name":"Nimal Wickremasinghe","course_label":"stat309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2023-10-20 01:49:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"prof is useless. was able to get by with his notes tho","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2911640","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:13:52.871076+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MjE5MTAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2911640","instructor_name":"Nimal Wickremasinghe","course_label":"stat309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2023-09-15 18:03:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"It's hard to follow anything Nimal is doing. During lectures, he scrolls back and forth through his notes making it difficult to understand anything going on. He also spends a lot of time explaining topics that have no relation to whatever we are discussing. With no lecture flow and quick pacing, it's easy to get confused in his lectures.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2911640","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:13:52.871076+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MjE5MDkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2911640","instructor_name":"Nimal Wickremasinghe","course_label":"stat309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2023-09-15 17:56:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nimal is a nice professor who seems like he cares about his students. However, his lectures are extremely hard to follow. If you want an easy grade, Nimal is the way to go, but there is little to no knowledge that is gained from his classes. If you are taking this course to develop fundamental skills, I highly recommend to not take this professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2911640","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:13:52.871076+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MjA5Nzc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2911640","instructor_name":"Nimal Wickremasinghe","course_label":"stat309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2023-09-08 17:08:20 +0000 UTC","comment":" I had to learn all the content on my own even though I went to lecture. It is nice he allows notes on exams but I am convinced if we couldn't everyone would fail his class. He is a nice person but one of the worst teachers I've ever had regarding explaining content. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2911640","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:13:52.871076+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MjA3MTU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2911640","instructor_name":"Nimal Wickremasinghe","course_label":"stat309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2023-09-07 02:38:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is so nice. Nimal offered notes for every class and his notes are pretty clear. For the exam, offering practice exam and you can bring as much as possible notes, you even can bring textbook. His hw and exam are easy. You can learn a lot from his lecture. Definitely taking his class again. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2911640","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMzgxODQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2026-08-22 16:55:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Thinking about this class semesters after taking it. If you're signed up for the fall, I am warning you, drop! It's boring, unclear, and exhausting. Please drop. You will be frustrated more than you can imagine. ","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMjY3MjEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2026-06-23 15:05:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Honestly wasn't as bad as these ratings make her seem. Lectures were very structured and helpful in my opinion. Practice exams were given and made studying extremely easier. She also provided many extra credit opportunities just for showing up to lecture. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2546332","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:13:07.975993+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNDM0Mzc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2026-01-04 16:42:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"It is frustrating that we don't get reasoning behind quiz and exam scores. I emailed her about this and she didn't seem to care. I sometimes feel she just throws a scores at a dart board. Aside from unclear grading criteria, the class is hard to follow and it is pretty miserable. Final was long and unexpected. ","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzg3NjMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2025-12-23 21:50:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"the professor is gentle and her ppt is structured. Hw is not important but the topic of quiz is kind of random. I think the most tough thing for this class is her final, which is not related to the past exam and is really difficult (midterm is easy and is similar to past exam:)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2546332","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:13:07.975993+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMjI0NzEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2025-12-13 05:05:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"The worst professor I've ever had. Completely self taught. My biggest gripe with the class is homework feels really unrelated to quizzes and exams, making them hard to prepare for. ","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMDIyMzgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2025-12-03 22:47:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Spends most of the class on proofs that are never used again. Does not communicate what to study for in-person quizzes and will quiz you on random properties you talked about once and never went over again. Both professor and TA are not effective teachers or communicators","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMjU5NTAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"MATH309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2024-12-12 22:07:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is the most dry, confusing lecturer ive had.  She takes so many long pauses when speaking.  Her notes are a mess and hard to follow.  Do not recommend.  Homework is difficult. ","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMTkwMjMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2024-12-10 05:20:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"worst professor ever","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDk1NjI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2024-05-20 05:38:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor An does have a rather dry lecture style, but she is efficient at teaching the course contents and provides many examples to help students understand it during lecture. She is also very approachable during and outside of class, and very helpful in her office hours and through email. Class was primarily graded on a fair midterm and final.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2546332","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:13:07.975993+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTI3OTMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2024-01-26 17:49:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor An is very responsible and has well-prepared lectures. She gave us lots of help during the office hour.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM4Njc2MjEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"MATH309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2023-12-14 20:48:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"She just follows the textbook during lecture if you have it open and not actually teaching anything. I found it better to just skip class and read the textbook myself. Practice exam for the final exam had an insane number of errors on it that needed to be corrected up to the day before the exam. Exams never represented what was emphasized in class.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjQ4MzU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2022-12-27 04:16:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst prof @ UW so far. Lectures not worth your time; I understand the words that leave her mouth but nothing makes sense. The lec notes are messy sample probs w/ no actual info. She half-explains concepts w/o writing them down. Textbook bad & from the 80s, but I had to rely on it. Homework is difficult & the final brought tears to many eyes. Avoid","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MTgwMTEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2022-12-18 20:09:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are pretty much useless - GENUINELY just skip it and read the textbook. Her lectures are just a blabbering mess and homework is difficult. I did well on the midterm because of her review but this final will screw me over. Taking this for ActSci so Exam P will be a self-study. DO NOT take this class, worst professor at UW for far. ","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM2Mjg5NDU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2022-05-09 20:57:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"The exams calculator requirement just annoyed me so much. Also not a lot supports.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NzY3MjQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2021-05-11 20:56:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Panduan had amazing lectures and the study sheets she gave out before exams virtually ensured you got a 100% if you put in the effort to study off of them. Anything I was confused on she easily cleared up in office hours. Really the only criticism is tests probably should have been monitored better, lots of students were blatantly cheating.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2546332","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:13:07.975993+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NzAwMjE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2021-05-04 17:21:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"She's a great prof, immediately the first day I liked her. She breaks things down really well in lecture, however it can get kind of drug out. Her tests are just like the problems you go over in lecture. She gives previous exams and answer keys, and additional practice problems and solutions. If you do the work and notes, the class is a breeze.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2546332","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:13:07.975993+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0Njk3Mjgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2021-05-04 11:28:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"I don't know why her score is too low. She is really a good professor. From this semester's learning, I really learned a lot from her. She teaches every one with patience. She combines concepts with examples. It makes you have a better understanding about what you learn. I really love her teaching style.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTY3MjY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"MATH309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2020-12-21 19:32:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Took this class online during the covid response, I get some professors don't want to post answer keys as they re-use tests, but not only could we not see the correct answers or how we were graded, we didn't even have access to the test questions when reviewing our grades. Lectures hard to follow, don't bother just go to discussion and read txtbk.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MDk5ODE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2020-12-16 16:06:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor An barely describes questions in her own lectures, tests biweekly, and does not answer questions well (even when asked in office hours). I don't know how the classes compare, but if you're taking 309 for (Act Sci) SOA Exam P, be prepared to have to teach yourself more than you rely on lectures. She's the worst professor I've had at UW.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MDc0NjY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2020-12-15 01:13:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"It's pretty true that Professor An is a super tough grader and that she is super lecture heavy. However, she WILL help you if you ask and email her in person. I'm ngl, my grade in this class is not the best, but she dedicated a lot of time outside of class to help me and even answered my super stupid questions. Hate her class, i like her tho","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2546332","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:13:07.975993+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MDczMjk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"MATH309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2020-12-14 23:52:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"She does not answer questions directly so you must figure things out by yourself. Her hws and exams are not easy. Can't imagine why she's so tough even under such a situation, a pandemic.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTMzOTYyODQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2020-12-06 04:41:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Uploads hours upon hours of lectures in which she basically reads a powerpoint of 30+ slides and does simple/basic examples. Biweekly assessments that do not reflect the homework or the lecture examples, in fact are sometimes much harder. If you have to take this class, wait how many semesters it takes until they get a better professor to teach it.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTMzOTU2ODM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2020-12-05 04:41:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Actually the worst professor I've had at UW, with distinction.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTMzOTU2NzQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2020-12-05 04:27:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Biweekly exams, boring lectures, awful explanations. Don't get this professor unless you have to.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMjY1ODg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2020-05-11 20:22:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very clear lectures full of examples. You will need to take a lot of notes to be able to do your homework. Lecture is fun if you are interested in the topics","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2546332","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:13:07.975993+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyODQzMDY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2020-01-16 19:42:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very clear lectures. Solved practice problems in class that closely resembled exam material. Second exam was disproportionately harder than the first, but it was curved generously.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2546332","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:13:07.975993+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNzI5OTQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2019-12-20 16:49:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Avoid her at any cost!!! I learned nothing from her class. Her English is hard to understand. Exams are way harder than practice and she is such a tough grader. She curves two identical classes differently instead of in the same pool. I am unlucky to join the class with a higher average score, so there is about no curve. Her class sucks!","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":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNjY3ODEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2019-12-15 19:41:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"lectures are very loaded--we are talking about sore fingers from taking notes here. lecs go very fast, hardly give students some time to think. you will just be busy trying to keep up with the notes. taking notes in class is just copying what the prof writes on board, which she also posts on canvas, so taking notes at home is basically the same.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2546332","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:13:07.975993+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNjY0OTA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2019-12-15 06:41:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Her practice exams are misleading. The exam is always harder. Also a very boring lecturer.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNjY0Mzgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2019-12-15 05:26:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are useless. Literally just reading out of the textbook with little elaboration and no questions from students. Exams suck - material isn't that hard but the practice exams/study guides were never even close to the actual exam content. Exams are always way harder than the study problems.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNjYxOTAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2019-12-15 00:19:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor An's lecture is really boring, all she does is copy the textbook material, and she barely explains anything. Not really helpful when asking her a question because most of the time she can't explain it well. The worst thing was that she was not consistent on her exam policies, and her exams' difficulty could really differ from the practice","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2546332","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:13:07.975993+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNjYxMzMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2019-12-14 23:05:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Panduan is not a native English tongue, so she is hard to understand in lecture. She reads off formulas and definitions for an hour and 15 minutes every Tuesday and Thursday and puts the class to sleep within the first five. She doesn't explain things well and generally doesn't teach things well either. Do not take this class with her. Worst prof","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":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNjM1OTI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2019-12-12 23:40:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Never take her class!! she is the worst. She just reads and copies the book as her note during the lecture. her english is awful. Not even consider you can understand what she is saying during the class. she cannot teach.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNTk4ODcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2019-12-10 23:05:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"OMG dont even get me started with her","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":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNTk4NjM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2019-12-10 22:51:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"No matter what your circumstance is, do not take a class with this professor.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNTk4NjAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2019-12-10 22:49:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS. PERIOD.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNTk4NTY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2019-12-10 22:47:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you are gonna take Exam P and Stat 309 is suggested, don't take it with Panduan. You are better off taking Stat 311. She won't help you with anything. I can't speak for the other 309 professors but I am done with this class and it has not helped me one bit for exam P","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":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNTk4NDQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2019-12-10 22:41:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE, AVOID AT ALL COSTS. SHE GIVES NO EXPLANATIONS AND DOES NOT HELP WITH ANYTHING.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNTk4NDA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2019-12-10 22:39:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Don't take her class. She is terrible in all aspects. Taught me absolutely nothing. I think I am stupider after I leave her class.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNTEzMjcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2546332","instructor_name":"Panduan An","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2019-12-03 20:39:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Attending lectures is next to pointless. She simply just takes problems from the textbook and writes them on the board with little to no explanation. If you need a quiet place to nap for about an hour, her lecture is the place to be. The material is fairly easy. Only complaint is that the real test is wayyy harder than the practice tests she makes.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2546332","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:50.458380+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzU2MDky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3048822","instructor_name":"Rishabh  Dudeja","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2025-12-20 03:51:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Dudeja is excellent. His lectures are very clear, well-structured, and thoughtfully paced. He explains every idea with patience and precision. He is approachable, kind, and always respectful when answering questions.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3048822","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:50.458380+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNzE5Njk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3048822","instructor_name":"Rishabh  Dudeja","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2025-10-15 18:08:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good class. He explains the material well. He also provides notes on textbook chapters that go over what you need to know in depth. If you read the handouts, go to lectures, and do the homework, the exams are very easy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3048822","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:50.458380+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNzA1NTcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3048822","instructor_name":"Rishabh  Dudeja","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2025-02-25 07:10:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Dudeja's class was relatively complicated, but the grading structure and exams were very easy (HW 50%, 25% for 1 midterm and 1 final). He was easy to understand and clearly has a vast knowledge of statistics. My only criticism is that he focuses a lot on proofs which don't have many applications. More practice problems would be beneficial","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3048822","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:50.458380+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDI2MzY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3048822","instructor_name":"Rishabh  Dudeja","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2024-12-23 23:26:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures were well structured and clear, very nice in office hours","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3048822","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:50.458380+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDIyMjcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3048822","instructor_name":"Rishabh  Dudeja","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2024-12-23 10:18:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Dudeja is really professional in stats. His lectures are very detailed (a little accent) and he provides lecture notes that cover all the materials. He cares about his students and applied a generous curve to the final exam. Highly recommend his class. (Overall workload is not large. 10 hw, 1 midterm and 1 final. Exams are not that hard.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3048822","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:50.458380+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMDA2OTI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3048822","instructor_name":"Rishabh  Dudeja","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2024-11-21 20:57:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Best probability theory professor this university could ever have.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3048822","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:01.601642+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMjg1ODAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1357778","instructor_name":"Yazhen Wang","course_label":"MATH309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2013-01-22 19:32:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"The \"required\" textbook was never used once, so don't buy it. Wang is at time difficult to understand. I had taken Math 431 (Theory of Probability) before this class, so I had a pretty good grasp on the material, but I could see it being difficult for those without much of a stats background. Exams are basically the same as the practice ones.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1357778","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:01.601642+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NjIzMTg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1357778","instructor_name":"Yazhen Wang","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2011-12-26 15:31:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Yazhen is very interested in the material, but he spends a lot of time on easy examples and zooms through the harder stuff. He makes a lot of mistakes at times too although he usually catches them (or fixes it from his notes after someone points it out). Exams are close to the practice exams but still kind ofhard. Easy to pass but hard to get an A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1357778","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:01.601642+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NDk0NjQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1357778","instructor_name":"Yazhen Wang","course_label":"STAT309","course_id":"MATH/STAT 309","course_uid":"course_2a00c702ff402614a950606e","review_date":"2011-12-13 21:09:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very solid professor. You can tell he is interested in the subject and likes teaching. His accent is a little much but understandable and it is not as boring as other reviewers say he is. Content laid out for you straightforward. Tests are challenging but very do-able. Do his sample exams, the actual ones are VERY similar. I would recommend him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1357778","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0}]