[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:00.064372+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMzAzMDUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2489613","instructor_name":"Alexander Covington","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2020-05-15 07:58:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Covington was extremely average in his teaching ability. He expects the students to know content on a deeper level even though he barely touched on it in lecture. Weekly homework assignments that are long and heavily weighted on your final grade. The discussion aspect of this course was an absolute joke and didnt help to deepen comprehension.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2489613","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:00.064372+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMjc4NzI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2489613","instructor_name":"Alexander Covington","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2020-05-12 23:19:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"The worst instructor I ever met. The lecture content did not cover everything on the exam. I guess he would say: you did not learn hard enough. But the FACT is: there are many things that he "believed" we automatically understand, but no one knows it. Not even a PHD student.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2489613","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:00.064372+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMjY0MjM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2489613","instructor_name":"Alexander Covington","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2020-05-11 18:10:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gives very limited and unhelpful feedback. The tests are incredibly difficult. He is a little short and can be rude. I would not recommend taking him as he doesn't even have a PhD or any quality teaching experience.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2489613","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:00.064372+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDM4MTY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2489613","instructor_name":"Alexander Covington","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2020-04-09 05:50:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"This guy doesn't care about you and neither do the TAs. Make sure you go to lecture, and your greatest help outside of that is YouTube if you need things explained. Weekly homework assignments that are weighted heavily, between 15 and 20 percent. Exams are overly difficult and will cover the most advanced material presented in the course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2489613","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:00.064372+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNzY4ODAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2489613","instructor_name":"Alexander Covington","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2019-12-28 21:54:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"The most medicore professor to be at Madison. Pros are that the notes are honestly very clear and gives you an example for each problem every time. Cons is that the homework is graded and heavily weighted and the exams and purposely tricky questions and there isn't a lot of points on exams. Class is curved however.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2489613","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:00.064372+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNzU1ODgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2489613","instructor_name":"Alexander Covington","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2019-12-25 00:54:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Clear in lecture, and makes it easy to follow along by providing note outlines in advance. Tests are difficult. He was pretty fair in that he provided topic lists/practice exams, allowed a note sheet, and offered review sessions, but there were definitely tricks in his exams. One mistake can cost you several points. Study hard, and youll be fine.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2489613","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:00.064372+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNzA2MTAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2489613","instructor_name":"Alexander Covington","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2019-12-18 17:32:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"This was the worst class I have ever taken. His notes are unclear and tests are impossible and there is not enough time to finish them. He is not qualified to teach and does not care to help you out either.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2489613","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:00.064372+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNDI5MDU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2489613","instructor_name":"Alexander Covington","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2019-11-18 00:57:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really direct lectures and posts all notes online and filled in. Does clicker questions but they are ungraded, you just need to answer 60% of them to get your participation. No late exceptions on homework, which is to be turned in on paper before 4 pm and are super heavily weighted towards your grade. Kind of nitpicking on the grading as well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2489613","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:00.064372+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNzg2NDQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2489613","instructor_name":"Alexander Covington","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2019-05-06 19:29:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Overall, he was an effective lecturer, he was always very clear and gave good examples of content. Exams were fairly difficult, but a full sheet of paper was always given for notes.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2489613","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:00.064372+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNzgyOTQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2489613","instructor_name":"Alexander Covington","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2019-05-06 15:29:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"This professor was not good. His exams were so hard, not at all representative of the level of difficulty when practicing and learning in class. The structure of homework, lectures and discussion did not reflect the exams, further increasing difficulty. 2nd midterm avg was a 55%, and this is a intro level class...","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2489613","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:48.269666+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMzk3MTY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2772143","instructor_name":"Bi Cheng Wu","course_label":"Stat301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2026-08-29 20:57:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"not professional and doesn't care about students","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2772143","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:48.269666+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyODA4NjA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2772143","instructor_name":"Bi Cheng Wu","course_label":"Stat301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2026-04-09 21:49:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"So 1/3rd of the class shows up cuz Professor Bi is nice enough to post his lectures on canvas. Practice tests ARE tests he gave in past semesters. The class is not that hard, you make CHEAT SHEETS, like it's so free. People on here are those who no matter what teacher, probably would've done poorly. The one time the class failed, he curved it ALOT.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2772143","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:48.269666+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNzMzMzUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2772143","instructor_name":"Bi Cheng Wu","course_label":"Stat301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2026-03-24 21:57:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"got told studying for and taking exams was harder than grading exams that he himself wrote. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2772143","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:48.269666+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNjU5MDY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2772143","instructor_name":"Bi Cheng Wu","course_label":"Stat301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2026-03-02 22:49:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"HARDEST GRADER EVER! On my exam I \"got the correct zscore, average, SD, but not correct number from the z-table\" and therefore I did not get points, although I got about 90% of the question right. Hes also not helpful at all, lectures are NOTHING compared to exams, and hes just overall such an unfair professor. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2772143","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:48.269666+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTU5NzEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2772143","instructor_name":"Bi Cheng Wu","course_label":"Stat301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2026-01-28 18:40:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of my favorite professors I've taken. Very understanding and reasonable. His slides are perfect, with headers, explanations, and practice questions, which make it easier to succeed even if you don't attend class. Exams are hard, but graded on a curve. Doesn't move through slides quickly, and connects content to real-life scenarios. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2772143","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:48.269666+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTI1Mjk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2772143","instructor_name":"Bi Cheng Wu","course_label":"Stat301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2026-01-20 20:55:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures are just him talking himself in circles and contradicting himself. His content is confusing and he skips part of the curriculum that would help you understand. He made our second midterm WAY TOO hard. The only positive is that the lectures aren't required and are posted on canvas and the textbook is free. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2772143","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:48.269666+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzY4MTQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2772143","instructor_name":"Bi Cheng Wu","course_label":"Stat301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2025-12-21 17:55:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"The review materials provided were never the same as what was on the exams. When people would ask questions during lectures, he would either not be able to answer it or change his answer every time someone countered his response. I scored almost 100% on every homework assignment, yet the exams were completely different.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2772143","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:48.269666+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzU1Mjcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2772143","instructor_name":"Bi Cheng Wu","course_label":"Stat301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2025-12-20 02:38:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tests do not align with the practice tests at all. Class averages for the midterm and the final were both failing grades. Would not take. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2772143","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:48.269666+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzUwNTE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2772143","instructor_name":"Bi Cheng Wu","course_label":"Stat301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2025-12-19 20:36:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are not helpful at all and are just him reading off the material. EXTREMELY test heavy and very harshly graded. Exams are not similar to practice and formatting is unpredictable and confusing. Wish I never took this class because of how much of a negative impact is is having on my gpa.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2772143","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:48.269666+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzUwNDIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2772143","instructor_name":"Bi Cheng Wu","course_label":"Stat301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2025-12-19 20:30:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"The average grade was a fail for both midterm and final exam. Questions are very different from the practice questions and review and no matter how much you put on your cheat sheet it will not help.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2772143","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:48.269666+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMjAwNzIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2772143","instructor_name":"Bi Cheng Wu","course_label":"Stat301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2025-12-12 05:06:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"He always went in circles during lectures often making it hard to follow. Exams are nothing at all like thr practice. Overall, terrible teacher and course as a whole","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2772143","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:48.269666+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxODc1MTE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2772143","instructor_name":"Bi Cheng Wu","course_label":"Stat301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2025-11-16 00:36:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"TESTS ARE NOT LIKE THE PRACTICE","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2772143","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:48.269666+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNTQ1NTMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2772143","instructor_name":"Bi Cheng Wu","course_label":"Stat301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2025-08-04 01:40:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"He wasn't understanding and came off as condescending if I didn't know something. He also made me afraid to email him if I didn't understand something.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2772143","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:48.269666+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMjY1NDU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2772143","instructor_name":"Bi Cheng Wu","course_label":"Stat301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2025-05-13 14:29:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Material was simplified to a point where you understood it in lecture, but wasn't sure how to apply concepts to homework problems. Failed to discipline TA who didn't do their job the entire semester. Gives false hope in office hours.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2772143","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:48.269666+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMTM0Mjk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2772143","instructor_name":"Bi Cheng Wu","course_label":"Stat301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2025-05-04 15:18:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Ugh. If you are able to take another prof for this course, DO IT! Did not have a single good interaction with Bi and he is overall not a great prof or lecturer. Do not recommend","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2772143","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:48.269666+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMTEyMzM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2772143","instructor_name":"Bi Cheng Wu","course_label":"Stat301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2025-05-01 02:38:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not a great professor, felt like I had to just reteach everything we covered in lectures to myself.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2772143","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:48.269666+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMDQ5Mjgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2772143","instructor_name":"Bi Cheng Wu","course_label":"Stat301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2025-04-25 21:18:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Rating were really bad, but I really liked him he obviously cares about his students and wants them to do well. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2772143","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:48.269666+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNzIyNjE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2772143","instructor_name":"Bi Cheng Wu","course_label":"Stat301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2025-03-01 06:05:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Does discriminate between student","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2772143","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:00.637224+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMzM3NDI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2243896","instructor_name":"Chelsey Green","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2019-10-30 19:11:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"I love this professor! She is incredibly caring and willing to go over all material outside of class. What matters is that YOU take the initiative. Sometimes the homework feels tedious but it really hits home important concepts. Dont be discouraged by other comments- she has been one of my favorite professors at UW Madison!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2243896","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:00.637224+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNzUyNzI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2243896","instructor_name":"Chelsey Green","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2018-11-18 23:57:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"The textbook is genuinely not good. complete lecture notes are not posted, you have to go to lecture and fill in the blanks. Not a fan of this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2243896","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:00.322974+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNTY2NzUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1811554","instructor_name":"Chen Cheng","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2013-12-16 00:07:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Terrible professor. Shouldn't be teaching. She refuses to ask questions during lectures, saying that \"since we've already covered this in previous lectures, I won't go over this\". LECTURES ARE USELESS. Exams are really hard too! Hated her lectures!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1811554","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:00.322974+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNTY2Njg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1811554","instructor_name":"Chen Cheng","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2013-12-16 00:00:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Horrible professor. Shouldn't be teaching this class. Her exams are very hard, and her LECTURES ARE POINTLESS She'll refuse to answer questions during lectures that students may have by saying that \"since we've already covered this material in previous lectures, I won't answer that\".. Really bad professor-don't take her class!!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1811554","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:00.322974+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMjg5MTE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1811554","instructor_name":"Chen Cheng","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2013-11-10 20:52:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst professor I have ever had. She barely speaks English, the exams contain nothing that was assigned for homework. Do not take this class with her, you will regret it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1811554","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:00.322974+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNjA1MzE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1811554","instructor_name":"Chen Cheng","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2013-04-25 15:13:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Terrible. Cannot understand a word she says, very dry lecturer. Should not be teaching at this level of a university. Worse professor I've ever had by far. Take someone else or prepared to teach yourself everything from the book, lecture is pointless.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1811554","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:51.253119+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyODU1NDEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2158238","instructor_name":"Derek Bean","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2026-04-16 21:46:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"I did not take stats with him but he subbed for my professor once and I learned more than I had all semester","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2158238","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:22.635497+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0ODY2NTc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1853761","instructor_name":"Gina Benninger","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2015-05-19 11:52:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was beyond easy. Exams are just like the notes. Notes are written out along with the class, so it's impossible to miss anything. The project is easy if you can read and write. You shouldn't need the curve. Got a 75 on the first exam, but finished strong with an A in the class. She's a great professor. She's funny and relatable. Take her!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1853761","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:22.635497+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0ODY2NDUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1853761","instructor_name":"Gina Benninger","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2015-05-19 11:38:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Class was curved as I did better than I expected. Tests were long but fair. She is very helpful if you visit office hours and put in the effort. The textbook sucked. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1853761","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:22.635497+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0ODMxNTgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1853761","instructor_name":"Gina Benninger","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2015-05-14 15:35:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"To me, her attempts to explain statistics in a less mathematical way just made things more confusing, and her lecture style was kind of annoying. She has a tendency to write out word for word everything she says, which make lectures move pretty slow. Tests are straight forward, questions often coming directly from the notes. Textbook was godawful","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1853761","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:22.635497+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjM5NjQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1853761","instructor_name":"Gina Benninger","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2014-05-13 19:48:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gina is awesome. Allows cheatsheet on exams, which makes everything much easier. I wouldn't change a thing about how she teaches. Take her.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1853761","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:16.375969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMjUxNzU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2572977","instructor_name":"Gloria Mendoza","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2024-12-12 17:52:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"She was the worst professor I've ever had in college even after taking four semesters of chem. Her expectations are unclear and the exams were unfair, we never knew what to expect. She never communicated with TAs, my friends and I were always told different things in our discussions. Stats should not be this hard of a class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2572977","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:16.375969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5ODA0NjI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2572977","instructor_name":"Gloria Mendoza","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2024-10-11 02:41:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"I was sick and provided her with a doctor's note. I had passed out from illness and developed strep throat twice, to which she only gave me 24 hours to make up for the exam I had missed. Clearly doesn't care about students well being or health. I would never take class with her again. She clearly doesn't understand that we are not robots. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2572977","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:16.375969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDM1NzY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2572977","instructor_name":"Gloria Mendoza","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2024-05-11 01:25:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Poorly structured and taught class that actually makes it insanely difficult to grasp. Please do not take this class if you can avoid it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2572977","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:16.375969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MDY3MzI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2572977","instructor_name":"Gloria Mendoza","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2024-03-20 05:34:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gloria is a good prof.-Yea lecture is boring(and recorded) but I think she does a good job of explaining concepts and examples. This stats isn't too difficult, but YOU still need to be intentional with taking the time to understand the material. Do problems from the textbook, complete homework/disc. worksheets, ask questions, and you will be fine.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2572977","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:16.375969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MDUzNjcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2572977","instructor_name":"Gloria Mendoza","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2024-03-15 16:24:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"DO NOT take her course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2572977","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:16.375969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzQ3NzQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2572977","instructor_name":"Gloria Mendoza","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2023-12-19 23:03:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Regret taking this class, lecture heaving, and practically only graded on exams. Homework assignments are such a mess, and so are discussions. My TA wouldn't even show up half the time, ridiculous. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2572977","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:16.375969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NjA5OTMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2572977","instructor_name":"Gloria Mendoza","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2023-12-11 17:32:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gloria's lectures were well organized and easy to follow since she posted the content beforehand. The grading is very clear, and she tries to give as many points back as possible. She's a very caring professor and answers questions after class and during office hours. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2572977","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:16.375969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NDM0NTAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2572977","instructor_name":"Gloria Mendoza","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2023-11-24 20:01:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"I don't believe that the content covered in this course is fundamentally challenging material. The quality of instruction, however, was so poor and dispassionate that I struggled to learn and perform. Lectures were mind numbing. No one seems to know what is going on, including the professor. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2572977","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:16.375969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4Mzc2MTE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2572977","instructor_name":"Gloria Mendoza","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2023-11-11 23:08:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are not helpful-talks in circles. She is very difficult to understand and TA save or break you. Homework is due Friday nights and ruins your entire night and day. Using piazza is pointless as her responses are equivalent to her repeating the question if she gets to the question before the Ta's. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2572977","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:16.375969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MjE4MzQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2572977","instructor_name":"Gloria Mendoza","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2023-09-15 02:57:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awful...","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2572977","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:16.375969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MTk5NjA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2572977","instructor_name":"Gloria Mendoza","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2023-09-01 13:46:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tons of lecture material to cover, but if you stay caught up it isn't terrible. Gloria is very nice but this class is quite difficult. Definitely focus on lecture material and homeworks.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2572977","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:16.375969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3OTMxMTI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2572977","instructor_name":"Gloria Mendoza","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2023-05-15 23:59:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"2 midterms worth 20% each and a final worth 30%. She has 2 grading scales: the normal and percentiles. The top 25% get an A and in my semester that went down to an 88%. You are required to purchase the textbook but I found a free online version; if you look up \"freeman pisani purves statistics textbook pdf\" it should be the first link.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2572977","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:16.375969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3ODg1Mjkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2572977","instructor_name":"Gloria Mendoza","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2023-05-10 16:43:38 +0000 UTC","comment":" I had an average of above 90% on all the homeworks and quizzes and it still didn't matter. I reached out to the professor for help and she offered no advice. Her lectures move too fast and do not give you time to learn the material. The exams cover such specific topics that make it impossible to study for due to the amount of course material. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2572977","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:16.375969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MzQxMDUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2572977","instructor_name":"Gloria Mendoza","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2023-01-17 00:21:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"People complain, but not that bad. Lecture moves fast, but if you stay up to date with the material it makes sense. There is one HW/week, graded on correctness, so get quizlet plus to check answers. Also weekly quizzes, but easy, only 5 pts. Exams on canvas and mix of mc/short answer, not super hard. TA/textbook can answer almost every question. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2572977","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:16.375969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2Njc1Njky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2572977","instructor_name":"Gloria Mendoza","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2022-10-04 04:20:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gloria Mendoza is likely one of the most emotionally absent, rude, and poor instructors that I've had. Statistically speaking (she is a stats professor), she is the professor most likely to hurt your feelings. She was average (AT BEST) in lecture, and a tough grader. She made me never want to hear the word statistics again or attend office hours. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2572977","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:16.375969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzAyOTQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2572977","instructor_name":"Gloria Mendoza","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2022-05-10 22:55:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was definitely difficult. Lectures moved really fast and section wasn't super helpful, but luckily everything was recorded so you can go back and re-watch. Gloria cares a lot but sometimes the material just gets lost. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2572977","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:16.375969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2Mjg4MTUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2572977","instructor_name":"Gloria Mendoza","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2022-05-09 19:20:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gloria is an OK professor. The lectures aren't great, however, the fill-in-the-blank notes provided with the lectures outline exactly what you need to know for the weekly homework assignments. Definitely utilize the drop-in stats tutoring provided by the school for help on the homework assignments. Professor makes it clear what will be on the exams","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2572977","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:16.375969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MTYyMjk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2572977","instructor_name":"Gloria Mendoza","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2022-04-26 22:02:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Wow, one of my worst experiences at UW-Madison. Lazy lectures, could barely understand what she was saying. Don't even bother going to lecture you won't learn anything anyway. Pray you get a good TA, otherwise you will be figuring this stuff out on your own. Seems like a nice lady but is an incompetent professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2572977","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:16.375969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MTE3OTUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2572977","instructor_name":"Gloria Mendoza","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2022-04-21 02:19:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are very hard to follow, Professor Mendoza can be hard to understand, there is seemingly no cohesive plan for the semester, nothing is connected. Not only are the lectures too fast, but even if the were slower, none of the content flows well together. I did not expect to pull multiple all-nighters.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2572977","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:16.375969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NjMxNjA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2572977","instructor_name":"Gloria Mendoza","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2021-04-27 02:19:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was pretty challenging. There was a lot of work (two quizzes + group activity + homework every week, two midterms, and a final exam), and I still felt like I didn't learn much this year. The lectures aren't very helpful, so you'll have to teach yourself if you're not math-inclined. Honorlock exams with open-note but still super tough.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2572977","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:16.375969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NTU5MDAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2572977","instructor_name":"Gloria Mendoza","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2021-04-15 22:05:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Admittedly, she's gotten bad ratings, and I too am guilty of complaining, but she's not nearly as bad as everyone says. It's not a hard class, but you can't pass by doing nothing. As long as you understand your homework answers and such, even if you get them wrong, and you take decent notes (I never watched lecture), you're good. She's very nice.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2572977","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:16.375969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NTU4ODMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2572977","instructor_name":"Gloria Mendoza","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2021-04-15 21:42:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst class i've ever taken. The exams are open note but VERY hard. the lectures are pre-posted but make no sense, the TA's are no help. I would never recommend anyone to ever take this class with this professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2572977","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:38.895046+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMjc1NzYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:355768","instructor_name":"Ismor Fischer","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2019-10-10 06:21:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Has an antiquated website, I love it though. Just because it is old is no reason to hate it, it gets everything done and is often easier to use than canvas","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":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMjc0NDA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:355768","instructor_name":"Ismor Fischer","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2019-10-09 21:20:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Chews students out and then wonders why everyone thinks hes a 8D. What a clown. Good going, professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/355768","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:38.895046+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMjcxNTI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:355768","instructor_name":"Ismor Fischer","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2019-10-08 21:46:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"A good guy. Actually made math pretty fun. Cared enough about students to do extra review with us and move test dates. Doesn't sell you a ridiculously expensive textbook that he wrote himself (he sells them from the university copy shop for cheap). DOESN'T SUFFER FOOLS.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/355768","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:38.895046+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1MTg4NzQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:355768","instructor_name":"Ismor Fischer","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2015-09-14 18:57:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"As a business student, I found the class to be difficult at first. He goes really in depth into science aspects of statistics rather than the usual math.  His lectures are boring. I did very poorly on the first exam but did above average on the rest. He does not curve and is a bit unorganized. Take at your own risk. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/355768","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:38.895046+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NjY0Nzk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:355768","instructor_name":"Ismor Fischer","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2015-04-24 17:02:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Fischer is great!!! As an international student, it's easy to understand his lecture. He is logic and speak clearly. Although I don't have interests on statistic, I find it's useful. ","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":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTA4Nzkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:355768","instructor_name":"Ismor Fischer","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2014-12-16 20:28:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"I really liked that he didn't focus on computer assignments, as other professors do.  The exams are exactly like the practice exams (there are at least 6 for each unit).  Although he gives a lot of homework, it is very useful to your understanding of the course-start it early! He is also very understanding if you go to him.  Amazing professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/355768","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:38.895046+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjQ5ODY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:355768","instructor_name":"Ismor Fischer","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2014-05-14 20:22:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Recommended for those who are going to major in Statistics to take it with Professor Fischer. Exams are not hard if you do the practices exams and understand them. Quiz is the most annoying part in this class that the average score of the whole class is about 6/10. A lot of homework but it won't be a problem if you start earlier.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/355768","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:38.895046+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNzU5OTU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:355768","instructor_name":"Ismor Fischer","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2014-01-16 01:54:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Horrible class.  Math has never been my strong point, and for an introductory course, it was entirely too difficult.  TAs were useless.  I did incredibly well on the assignments, but that won't help at all.  Professor promised curve, did not give one (and the average grade in the class definitely called for a curve).","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":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNzE2NTQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:355768","instructor_name":"Ismor Fischer","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2014-01-08 01:32:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was definitely more challenging than most classes I have taken at UW especially considering math is an area I typically struggle in. It requires a great deal of dedication and work, but the professor is fair, considerate and more than willing to help if you ask for it. It is not easy to get a good grade but definitely not impossible.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/355768","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:38.895046+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjA1Mzg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:355768","instructor_name":"Ismor Fischer","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2013-12-18 17:47:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Fischer genuinely wants his students to come out of his class with a solid understanding of stats. He does tend to elaborate on the material, but that makes it all the more helpful to understand it (it isn't always about plug and chug math!). Homework takes up a pretty significant amount of time. That said, start early! He's great overall tho","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":"UmF0aW5nLTIxODEzMzE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:355768","instructor_name":"Ismor Fischer","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2013-05-22 21:20:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures are B.O.R.I.N.G. and not very helpful.  I ended up mostly teaching myself out of the book.  HW's are long, but not difficult.  I'm normally an A student, but I failed the first exam; I left 2 pages blank, but the others I finished well within the time limit and received A's on.  Maybe a fluke, but beware of that first exam!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/355768","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:38.895046+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwNDE0MDIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:355768","instructor_name":"Ismor Fischer","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2012-06-15 02:00:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nice enough guy, but difficult for a low-level class.  For a class not in my field, the amount of work given seems like it WAS my major. Lecture notes problems are way too time consuming.  Avoid if you're not math-oriented. Felt a sudden quantum leap in difficulty out of nowhere.  Attend discussion if you can. Homework was the main issue, though.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/355768","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:38.895046+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMTczNTU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:355768","instructor_name":"Ismor Fischer","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2012-05-02 10:37:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Teaches everything in lecture in the most confusing way possible and doesn't prepare you well for the exams. A LOT of hw!! Avoid if possible!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/355768","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:38.895046+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NjQxNDky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:355768","instructor_name":"Ismor Fischer","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2011-12-30 02:26:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Fischer is a great guy, and if you take any time to go to his office hours of send him and email, he is extremely accommodating and helpful. The course material can be challenging at times, but if you do the practice exam problems you will do fine on the tests. The final was a piece of cake.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/355768","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:38.895046+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NjQ0NDcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:355768","instructor_name":"Ismor Fischer","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2011-05-21 13:01:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Assigns a lot of homework but it is useful in understanding the material. Lecture notes not extremely clear, power points for first part of class were very helpful. No syllabus, would tell us 1-2 weeks before an exam or homework was due. Exam 1 & final were fair, exam 2 was nothing like his practice questions. DID NOT SUBMIT GRADES ON TIME!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/355768","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:38.895046+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3Nzc4MzAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:355768","instructor_name":"Ismor Fischer","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2010-11-16 23:42:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"I have no idea why all of these posts are bad. He's a great professor and his lecture notes and lectures are pretty clear. he goes over everything more than once each lecture so that the students really understand it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/355768","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:38.895046+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2OTY0NTA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:355768","instructor_name":"Ismor Fischer","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2010-04-08 09:31:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Ismor isn't the greatest professor. I haven't gone to his office hours but he doesn't like to answer questions during class. For exams you get to bring a sheet of paper-make sure you write out a bunch of sample problems, those exams are HARD and there's not enough time. Homework takes forever too-don't put it off until the last minute.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/355768","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:38.895046+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0MDM3MzQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:355768","instructor_name":"Ismor Fischer","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2008-01-24 00:50:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not a difficult class if you put in effort at the right times.  TAs tell you when there will be a quiz and generally what will be on it and Fischer lets you use an 8 X 11 sheet of paper front and back for all exams.  He also has tons of previous exams and essentially puts new numbers into the problems to create new ones.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/355768","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:38.895046+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzODg1MDk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:355768","instructor_name":"Ismor Fischer","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2007-12-20 17:04:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"This professor is okay.  Statistics really doesn't interest me.  He doesn't make it very interesting but I'm not sure if that's possible for anyone to do.  Very nice guy, very friendly.  Attendence to class is not necessary, as all the notes are given to you.  Just do the homework, read the textbook and do practice exams and you'll be fine.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/355768","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:38.895046+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNzA2Nzk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:355768","instructor_name":"Ismor Fischer","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2007-01-02 01:23:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"OK, if your looking for some easy formula plug and chug class, then go back to grade school. Dr. Fischer takes a difficult to understand subject and gives it life and practicality for science research. The subject is hard and demanding there is no doubt. You'll have to work and hard, but its made a little easier with his class notes and great class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/355768","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:38.895046+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMzY3NTEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:355768","instructor_name":"Ismor Fischer","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2006-01-15 18:30:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Decent guy, but the exams are tough even if they are open book. Don't take this course unless you are prepared to spend alot of time studying and preparing for this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/355768","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:38.895046+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwOTE4Nzcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:355768","instructor_name":"Ismor Fischer","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2005-11-16 08:21:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Fischer is a great professor. Of course, his exams are a little hard, but the previous exams help you out quite a bit. The homework load can get lengthy, but practice make perfect so get over it...it could be worse, for example, calc.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/355768","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:38.895046+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMjY0NzQ=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:355768","instructor_name":"Ismor Fischer","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2004-12-15 02:10:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/355768","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:37.860973+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMjM3NzIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1567077","instructor_name":"John Gillett","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2025-05-10 18:11:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"John was an amazing professor, probably one of the best I've had. He's very kind, funny, and genuinely wants students to succeed. He was apparently assigned to teach 301 with a new textbook very last minute and hadn't taught it in 10 years, but I still thought he did a great job. The class wasn't too difficult as long as you put in the effort.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1567077","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:37.860973+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwNDM4MDYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1567077","instructor_name":"John Gillett","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2012-06-23 21:06:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is just AWESOME and very CHARMING as a man. He often tells interesting stories in class and tries to make class fun. Class work in not hard and managable. Exams are very straighforward and even easier than lecture notes... You will get an A if you work hard. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1567077","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:41.910321+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTU2MTQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:765998","instructor_name":"Kam-Wah Tsui","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2014-12-20 16:26:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures follow an interesting format: the first fifty minutes or so are very staccato, disconnected, and confusing. However, those who are able to stay awake till the last 25 minutes are thoroughly rewarded with good examples and helpful explanations.  Unfortunately, he is no longer teaching Stat 301 after fall 2014.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/765998","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:41.910321+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzNzk1ODQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:765998","instructor_name":"Kam-Wah Tsui","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2007-12-11 03:18:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"He has this humor that only a guy like him could make that funny... very likable guy. (ie. a joke about getting **** before a final wouldn't be nearly as funny from your average prof.)  His English is pretty decent, and the course itself isn't too tough. They allow cheat sheets. Do the HW and you're OK. He's a nice guy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/765998","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:41.910321+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzMjg1Mjg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:765998","instructor_name":"Kam-Wah Tsui","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2007-06-22 16:29:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good professor who really wants his students to learn. Approaches statistics with a reasoning emphasis, and does his best to make sure you understand statistics rather than just merely knowing how to use the formulas.Tells many stories regarding his life experiences, and relates them to statistics too. He was from Hong Kong.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/765998","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:41.910321+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzMjU5ODI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:765998","instructor_name":"Kam-Wah Tsui","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2007-06-12 11:46:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"English is fine. One hw assignment per week. He goes at an easy pace, but isn't a great TEACHER of the material. If you're good at math, it shouldn't be hard.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/765998","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:58.746553+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMTk2MDU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1576279","instructor_name":"Kevin Packard","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2013-01-02 12:37:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very funny professor. Lectures aren't mandatory but I'd go to them. Not very clear on what to study for tests so that part was difficult. The final was a little ridiculous - there were some concepts we never learned. Homework grading very picky. Otherwise, interesting class and professor. If you like math or are good at it, you'll do fine.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1576279","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:58.746553+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMTgyNzEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1576279","instructor_name":"Kevin Packard","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2012-12-29 12:10:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's pretty hard to follow in lecture but he's a really nice guy and is happy to meet with students. Exams are curved nicely, and if you really know the book material you'll be fine. Most irritating part of the class was how critically the hw was graded. Maybe it was just my TA, but getting a 100% on a hw was basically impossible.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1576279","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:58.746553+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMTY4NTcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1576279","instructor_name":"Kevin Packard","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2012-12-26 11:11:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good Professor. Two exams and one final. The first exam is \"doubled curved\" and the second exam has a pretty generous curve as well. The final, content wise, is very difficult, but is curved as well. Do the homework, and try to pay attention in lecture and you should be fine.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1576279","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:58.746553+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NjQxMjUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1576279","instructor_name":"Kevin Packard","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2011-12-30 01:08:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is really great professor. He takes care of students. Willing to devote extra time after lectures, tries to explain clearly. Notes he uploads are extramly helpful. Great class. learned a lot. take it. do homework. attend. you will be fine.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1576279","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:58.746553+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NTI5ODY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1576279","instructor_name":"Kevin Packard","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2011-12-15 20:08:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"I found this a great class to take if you have almost any decent mathematics background it should be quite easy to do well. As someone else said he organizes the notes amazingly. You do have to go to class to get the complete notes but the course mirrors the book so well you can easily teach yourself if you don't want to attend class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1576279","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:15.302595+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTE4NTk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2010991","instructor_name":"Kyle Hebert","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2016-05-09 20:42:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Loved Kyle, super funny and made stats interesting somehow. I'm in no way a math person but his passion for stats made it one of my most enjoyable classes. Also young and v cute.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2010991","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:15.302595+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODEzNjgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2010991","instructor_name":"Kyle Hebert","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2015-12-23 17:00:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Kyle was an amazing teacher. He really taught things in a way that made it easy to understand. Definitely attend lectures and discussions as they really help you understand the material. Plus there is no Friday lecture. You need the textbook to do homework.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2010991","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:15.302595+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0ODkwODY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2010991","instructor_name":"Kyle Hebert","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2015-05-22 21:49:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Kyle is such a bro. If you get the opportunity to take his class thank your lucky stars because he's the coolest instructor you'll have at UW. Loved his humor and how he ran his lectures. Cheat sheets allowed on tests and questions are fairly straightforward. Lots of partial credit on free response. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2010991","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:27.370095+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMDQ5MjMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2339530","instructor_name":"Liam Johnston","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2019-06-22 02:35:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Liam is a very relatable professor as he is not too far removed from his undergraduate studies. Naturally he is exceptionally intelligent and has the ability to answer questions regarding the material in ways that are easy to digest. Only downfall of Liam is he tends to mumble and can be monotoned so make sure to sit near the front.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2339530","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:27.370095+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNjYyMDAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2339530","instructor_name":"Liam Johnston","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2018-11-05 16:33:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Johnston is an OK professor. Lectures are pretty boring and non-essential considering he just writes notes on his outline; however, he does a good job of answering questions during lecture. Tests are pretty easy overall, homework is a decent load. Either go to lectures or read the textbook and the class is an easy A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2339530","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:27.370095+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMDEzODQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2339530","instructor_name":"Liam Johnston","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2018-05-07 16:49:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Liam is knowledgable on the subject but just isn't a good professor. The lectures are very dry but the homework isn't too bad. The tests were extremely difficult - he literally picks the hardest examples from each homework/lecture. Don't take this class if you don't have to.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2339530","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:45.680029+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MTg4MzU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2444781","instructor_name":"Mitchell Paukner","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2022-04-29 00:56:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Mitchell is the GOAT. Seriously, he is a great professor and very knowledgeable. He seemed to care a lot about his students and very approachable. Would recommend him to a friend for sure!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2444781","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:45.680029+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxOTIzOTA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2444781","instructor_name":"Mitchell Paukner","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2019-05-21 06:48:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Mitchell was the perfect kind of professor for me- he did lots of different examples during class, he allowed note sheets for exams, and he was always well prepared for class. Go to discussion! Compared to my friends in the class, who never went to discussion, I did much better on homework and exams because I went! I received an AB in this course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2444781","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:45.680029+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNzE3Mzc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2444781","instructor_name":"Mitchell Paukner","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2019-04-30 14:57:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class is everything you would expect, and the grade you get heavily relies on how much you care. The professor has the attitude that he teaches and if you come and learn you get a good grade and if you don;t you do poorly. He's very fair. Overall it was a better statistics class than I thought it would be.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2444781","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:12.567053+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NDAwMDU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:559787","instructor_name":"Nicholas Keuler","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2018-01-06 13:08:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Overall great professor. Lectures are clear and concise, weekly quizzes take 30 mins and are very easy, homework assignments are easy with most answers available online. The exams are conceptual (not computational) and can be difficult. Midterm 1 very easy, midterm 2 very difficult, final not too bad. Nick is a nice guy and his class is pretty easy","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/559787","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:12.567053+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MzI4MjA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:559787","instructor_name":"Nicholas Keuler","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2017-12-24 01:10:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"This teacher is a very tough grader. When they (teacher and TA) lose a homework assignment, they just give you a zero and tell you to get over it. Midterms get harder (Avg. for Midterm 1 was 76%, avg for 2 was 55%). Grades essays hard. I had him read my paper and submitted it early for extra credit and still got a F. Pray for the curve.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/559787","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:12.567053+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MTMyMTAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:559787","instructor_name":"Nicholas Keuler","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2017-12-11 14:45:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gets off topic a lot in class. Talks so fast where you cant write things down. Very mean tone and demeanor while teaching. Grading exams very hard.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/559787","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:12.567053+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MDU5MjQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:559787","instructor_name":"Nicholas Keuler","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2017-12-06 05:13:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nick is a cool guy and concise lecturer. Lectures consisted on doing practice problems, solving statistics problems, math and formulas. Exams were opposite, almost all word problems with the ideas never stated in class with only like 1 actual mathematical statistic question. Other sections +15% higher on exams, his exam averages rarely passed 60%.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/559787","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:12.567053+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4OTQwNTg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:559787","instructor_name":"Nicholas Keuler","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2017-11-20 15:41:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nic is condescending, and even if you ask him a question, he's not afraid to mock you in front of the whole class. He rushes through the lectures, and the exams are lengthy and wordy (even though it's a stats course). DO NOT TAKE WITH HIM. BEWARE.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/559787","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:12.567053+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4OTA1NzE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:559787","instructor_name":"Nicholas Keuler","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2017-11-15 14:31:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is hands down the worst teacher Ive ever had. Im pretty smart and try really hard but that didnt seem to matter in this class. Weekly quizzes take 1-2 hours to complete when theyre only 5 questions, hes condescending and mocks you when you ask questions, and he makes the tests impossible. Other classes had 15% higher class avgs than ours.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/559787","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:12.567053+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMTU4MDQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:559787","instructor_name":"Nicholas Keuler","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2012-12-23 12:33:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very clear and likable instructor. Tries really hard to make stats interesting--lots of funny anecdotes. Lectures follow book closely and are taught very clear. Weekly homework assignments are very easy, 2 midterms, and a tough final. Lecture attendance is necessary but section is nearly useless. Would highly recommend if you need to take 301!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/559787","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:10.499190+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzODAzNTM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:310560","instructor_name":"Richard Johnson","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2007-12-11 21:09:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"WORST Prof on this campus...USELESS and difficult. He messes up constantly and can't ever figure anything out. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS WITH HIM! The only reason I passed was because of the helpful TA and the free tutors...horrendous","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/310560","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:10.499190+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MTM5MDI=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:310560","instructor_name":"Richard Johnson","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2004-11-11 18:54:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"he makes no sence, so lectures are worthless, but since he wrote the textbook, and the textbook makes sence, you can figure everything out by reading the book and going to discussion","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/310560","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:10.499190+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0NDIyNDc=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:310560","instructor_name":"Richard Johnson","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2003-12-05 02:20:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Goes too fast in unprepared lectures, leaving TA's to pick up the pieces","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/310560","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:25.426593+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODUyNDE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:177725","instructor_name":"Robert Wardrop","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2015-12-31 00:34:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"This is/was an online course, and I loved it. I was fine going at my own pace, and learning by myself. There's a discussion section, but it's not required and I honestly didn't find it useful. Wardrop was flexible with exam times and for when I needed to arrange a meeting.  Homework was graded on completion which is nice, but remember to read key.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/177725","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:25.426593+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MzQwNDc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:177725","instructor_name":"Robert Wardrop","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2010-06-16 14:55:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Robert is the best professor ever! He is very generous about marks! always gives partial credits on questions, works on HWs during discussions and his exam questions are very similar to the practice questions, which he always goes over the day before the exam. If you can enroll in his class, YOU MUST! definitely an easy A class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/177725","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:25.426593+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1OTMyMDEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:177725","instructor_name":"Robert Wardrop","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2009-06-04 15:02:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you are taking this class over the summer, take it with Bob. You don't have to pay attention to lectures, discussions have really nice, condensed handouts (which are good for exams: open notes and book) and projects are so easy. He has office hours every day, as well as the TA's. Easy way to raise GPA.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/177725","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:25.426593+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0MDMyMjI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:177725","instructor_name":"Robert Wardrop","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2008-01-22 22:35:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was remarkably easy.  I never went to a single discussion, and stopped attending lecture at the end of the semester and just taught myself everything for the homework out of the book and studied the practice exams as they are almost exactly like the real exams.  I still got an A.  Take this class for stats, definitely.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/177725","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:25.426593+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzODYyNjg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:177725","instructor_name":"Robert Wardrop","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2007-12-18 10:32:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Amazing professor.  Bob is makes stats interesting and clear.  He has a great sense of humor.  There isn't much math involved when he teaches stats.  He's retired but still teaches a lecture or two each semester.  Take stats with Bob if you can (even if it isn't a required class)!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/177725","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:25.426593+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNzA3MDAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:177725","instructor_name":"Robert Wardrop","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2006-04-13 22:09:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"AMAZING PROFESSOR!!!!  He is really nice and is actually here to help students learn!  Statistics isn't so scary when it's taught by Wardrop.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/177725","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:25.426593+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMjE4MDA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:177725","instructor_name":"Robert Wardrop","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2005-12-19 23:17:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Interesting sense of humor made class enjoyable, or at least as enjoyable as Stats can be. Exam review sessions were invaluable, as were practice exam questions.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/177725","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:25.426593+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMjA3ODY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:177725","instructor_name":"Robert Wardrop","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2005-12-18 23:57:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"if you have to take stats, take it with wardrop.  he actually managed to make a boring class like stats interesting!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/177725","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:25.426593+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4Nzk1OTc=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:177725","instructor_name":"Robert Wardrop","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2005-05-17 21:38:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"boring","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/177725","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:25.426593+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MTkyMzM=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:177725","instructor_name":"Robert Wardrop","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2005-04-26 23:37:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"EASY AS HELL!!!  Tells funny stories and EASY EXAMS!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/177725","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:25.426593+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NTM4OTM=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:177725","instructor_name":"Robert Wardrop","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2005-03-14 12:48:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's ok. Probably the best for a boring class like stat. Has some annoying habits, but you cant get everything.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/177725","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:25.426593+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNjA4ODU=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:177725","instructor_name":"Robert Wardrop","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2005-02-15 23:04:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"I hate math and I hate statistics, but I loved Wardrop.  He was funny, sincere, and self-effacing, and he made statistics, which must be those most boring thing this side of calculus, interesting.  Excellent professor!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/177725","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:25.426593+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODM5NTk=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:177725","instructor_name":"Robert Wardrop","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2004-10-23 16:25:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"This professor is really good.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/177725","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:25.426593+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTc3NTQ3Mg==","source_instructor_id":"rmp:177725","instructor_name":"Robert Wardrop","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2003-04-02 03:09:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"good lecturer, tries to keep things interesting, attempts to be funny, concerned with students","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/177725","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:08:35.638695+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NDkzNDky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2044861","instructor_name":"Ryan Zea","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2016-12-14 16:16:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Ryan was great! I learned a lot, and have great respect for him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2044861","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:08:35.638695+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NDg5Njk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2044861","instructor_name":"Ryan Zea","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2016-12-14 13:38:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Zea must have spent time representing our country, Soldier? Solid leader, sets the example of how to be an important part of the human race. Can't wait to see what else he will teach. Inspirational in his methods and concepts. Conveys his messages in a clear, concise method with a great sense of humor. His follow up is also excellent.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2044861","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:08:35.638695+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MjE1NDQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2044861","instructor_name":"Ryan Zea","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2016-11-17 19:28:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Literally my dad. Love Ryan. Has the best socks. Is super good at things. Has the cutest bald head. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2044861","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:08:35.638695+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1OTIzNTM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2044861","instructor_name":"Ryan Zea","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2016-01-12 00:00:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Literally the dorkiest, dad-like professor I've had so far at UW. But his passion for stats left me impressed with him as an individual and as a professor. He made great efforts to explain the concepts and all assignments/tests to the students. Nothing felt unfair, he never tried to trick up people on tests.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2044861","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:08:35.638695+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODMyODcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2044861","instructor_name":"Ryan Zea","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2015-12-27 18:46:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Ryan was a great instructor. The class was blended which worked really nice due to the weekly homework assignments. Ryan is clearly really passionate about teaching statistics, and has super funny \"dad humor\". Overall loved the class, and would take classes by him in the future.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2044861","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:08:35.638695+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODI5NjUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2044861","instructor_name":"Ryan Zea","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2015-12-26 23:47:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Ryan Zea is super cool! He's funny and actually makes lectures interesting.  Homework and an online quiz is assigned just about every week but it's very manageable and easy points.  There is also a short writing assignment that's pretty easy.  Would definitely take it again! Overall, he makes his class very reasonable and makes stats interesting.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2044861","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:08:35.638695+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODIyODk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2044861","instructor_name":"Ryan Zea","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2015-12-25 06:08:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Zea is so great! He is really excited about his subject, and he is passionate about teaching it. It makes class that much easier to go to. Exams are fair, lectures are entertaining, and he is super approachable. I wish I could have him as a professor again.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2044861","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:08:35.638695+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODE4NzIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2044861","instructor_name":"Ryan Zea","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2015-12-24 10:31:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"I'm definitely no math major--I only took this to fill a requirement--but honestly I'd say this class is one of the best I've taken so far at this university.  He's hilarious in lectures, which themselves I found were easy to follow and very true to the exam material.  10/10 would recommend this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2044861","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:08:35.638695+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NDA2MTIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2044861","instructor_name":"Ryan Zea","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2015-11-13 00:33:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Honestly loves what he is teaching, and he is hilarious. This  is the only class I am ever interested in attending, his examples are fun, and his teaching methods are great. Not a bad class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2044861","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:08:35.638695+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1MjY4OTM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2044861","instructor_name":"Ryan Zea","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2015-10-19 22:52:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"exam is  very hard and the curve is very high","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2044861","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:00:04.351219+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTM4MTYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2132079","instructor_name":"Victoria Mansfield","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2016-05-11 10:56:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Victoria is very helpful and wants her students to understand the material. She tries to make concepts as clear as possible in lecture and will give especially helpful hints for the exam during the exam review sessions. She seemed a little nervous during lectures, but overall she is off to a great start as a professor. I would take Victoria again.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2132079","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:00:04.351219+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTE2MTQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2132079","instructor_name":"Victoria Mansfield","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2016-05-09 17:27:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Victoria is an excellent instructor. She's only a grad student and probably has a lot on her plate and she still gives so much time to the students. Her lectures are very clear and organized, has very popular office hours each week for homework and quiz help, which can be really tricky but overall doable, and no Friday class. Go to exam reviews!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2132079","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:00:04.351219+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTEyNzU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2132079","instructor_name":"Victoria Mansfield","course_label":"STAT301","course_id":"STAT 301","course_uid":"course_bf80347054c4234ada79c07e","review_date":"2016-05-09 13:33:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Excellent Instructor! Since she is a grad student she seems to understand what it is like to be a student. Super helpful and approachable. Would recommend going to all optional exam reviews and office hours as it is extremely helpful for the exams! If you do the homework, and make good notecards for exams an A is definitely doable in this class!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2132079","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0}]