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KRIS SANKARAN

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Raw average: 4.50/5 from 16 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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What students say

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STAT 479
Quality 1/5Difficulty 5/5
The course content this semester is highly cutting-edge; however, the teaching style and course materials are abysmal, making it difficult to find the key points. The exams and assignments are designed for graduate students, with little consideration given to undergraduates students. Requires amount of time outside of class.
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STAT 436
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
The combination of arts and science -- you not only can develop visualization skills, but also your efficient writting skills.
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STAT 436
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Very good professor. You can learn a lot, including your writing skills. His rubrics seem challenging but doable. Spend time -> good grades
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STAT 436
Quality 4/5Difficulty 1/5
Class was beyond a joke. 1 test (Midterm) 1 all encompassing project. After the midterm you can abandon the lectures and be just fine. Kris is a good professor and teacher but the class is crazy.
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STAT 436
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Kris is an organized, well-spoken professor! The class follows a flipped format: you learn mostly from the readings (do them!) and then the lecture is a demo. It's very easy to scrape an A in this class without caring much. However, the material is interesting and very valuable. Dig deep, have fun, and learn what you want to learn.
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Classes with KRIS SANKARAN

STAT 479

Special Topics in Statistics

1–3 credits

STAT 479 covers special topics in statistics of interest to undergraduate students.

No offering record · Spring 2026

with this instructor · course overall, matching historical terms

Cameron JonesKris Sankaran+4 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2021–Spring 2026
STAT 699

Directed Study

1–6 credits

STAT 699 is a directed study course where students engage in projects arranged with a faculty member.

No offering record · Spring 2026

with this instructor · course overall, matching historical terms

Kris SankaranRichard Chappell+5 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2021–Spring 2022 · limited sample
STAT 990

Research

1–12 credits

STAT 990 is an independent research and writing course for graduate students under faculty supervision.

No offering record · Spring 2026

Kris SankaranRishabh Dudeja+29 more

No recorded grade history

Recorded teaching history

Distinct courses recorded per term

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2026STAT 479Special Topics in Statistics
Spring 2026STAT 699Directed Study
Spring 2026STAT 990Research
Fall 2025STAT 436Statistical Data Visualization
Fall 2025STAT 699Directed Study
Fall 2025STAT 990Research
Spring 2025STAT 436Statistical Data Visualization
Spring 2025STAT 992Seminar
Fall 2024STAT 436Statistical Data Visualization
Fall 2024STAT 990Research
Spring 2024BME 890Pre-dissertation Research
Spring 2024STAT 436Statistical Data Visualization
Spring 2024STAT 699Directed Study
Spring 2024STAT 990Research
Spring 2024STAT 992Seminar
Fall 2023BME 890Pre-dissertation Research
Fall 2023STAT 679Special Topics in Statistics
Fall 2023STAT 990Research
Fall 2023STAT 992Seminar
Spring 2023STAT 436Statistical Data Visualization
Spring 2023STAT 682Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2023STAT 699Directed Study
Spring 2023STAT 990Research
Spring 2023STAT 992Seminar
Fall 2022STAT 679Special Topics in Statistics
Fall 2022STAT 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2022STAT 699Directed Study
Fall 2022STAT 990Research
Fall 2022STAT 992Seminar
Spring 2022STAT 479Special Topics in Statistics
Spring 2022STAT 699Directed Study
Spring 2022STAT 990Research
Fall 2021STAT 424Statistical Experimental Design
Fall 2021STAT 990Research
Fall 2020STAT 424Statistical Experimental Design

Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.

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