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NIMAL WICKREMASINGHE

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Raw average: 2.33/5 from 9 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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STAT 424
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Although he needs to improve his lectures, his notes are fine because they include all the important information in the course. He doesn't give hard assessments, but we can still learn something.
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STAT 311
Quality 4/5Difficulty 3/5
Nimal is the best instructor you can get so far for STAT 310 since others are HELL LEVEL HARD. His lectures are boring but the notes are pretty organized. Tests are fair, and he provides extra credit throughout the semester. Not very accessible through email though.
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STAT 311
Quality 2/5Difficulty 2/5
To be honest, one of the most boring lecturers that I've ever had. His notes are not very organized, on a word doc and not formatted well. I stopped going to the lectures halfway through the semester as did most people because you can learn better just reading the textbook. That being said, the exams are fair and he's very lenient on the grading.
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STAT 312
Quality 1/5Difficulty 3/5
Incoherent, unorganized, and overall just not the best at teaching. Couldn't understand anything that came out of his mouth.
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MATH/STAT 309
Quality 1/5Difficulty 4/5
It's hard to follow anything Nimal is doing. During lectures, he scrolls back and forth through his notes making it difficult to understand anything going on. He also spends a lot of time explaining topics that have no relation to whatever we are discussing. With no lecture flow and quick pacing, it's easy to get confused in his lectures.
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Classes with NIMAL WICKREMASINGHE

STAT 311

Introduction to Theory and Methods of Mathematical Statistics I

3 credits

Introduction to mathematical statistics covering probability, distributions, the central limit theorem, and estimation.

No offering record · Fall 2024

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Nimal WickremasingheBo Yang+3 more

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Spring 2020–Fall 2024
STAT 424

Statistical Experimental Design

3 credits

STAT 424 introduces statistical experimental design, covering randomization, blocking, factorial designs, and response surface methodology with engineering applications.

No offering record · Fall 2024

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Nimal Wickremasinghe

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Spring 2020–Fall 2024

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TermCourseTitle
Fall 2024STAT 311Introduction to Theory and Methods of Mathematical Statistics I
Fall 2024STAT 424Statistical Experimental Design
Spring 2024MATH/STAT 310Introduction to Probability and Mathematical Statistics II
Spring 2024STAT 311Introduction to Theory and Methods of Mathematical Statistics I
Spring 2024STAT 312Introduction to Theory and Methods of Mathematical Statistics II
Fall 2023STAT 312Introduction to Theory and Methods of Mathematical Statistics II
Fall 2023STAT 411An Introduction to Sample Survey Theory and Methods
Spring 2023MATH/STAT 309Introduction to Probability and Mathematical Statistics I
Spring 2023MATH/STAT 310Introduction to Probability and Mathematical Statistics II
Spring 2023STAT 312Introduction to Theory and Methods of Mathematical Statistics II

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