Introduction to techniques of mathematical logic, proof, and fundamental structures in probability and statistics. The curriculum includes sets, inequalities, functions, continuity, limits, infinity, and random numbers and simulation. Applications to high-dimensional probability, data science, and statistics. Mastery of this material is essential for students continuing to all three PSTAT programs.

Prerequisites: Mathematics 3C or 3CI or 4A or 4AI or 4B or 4BI or 5A or 5AI or 5B or 5BI or 5C or 6A or 6AI or 6B with a grade of B or better. Not open to students who have completed Math 8.

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Sharon Solis
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PSTAT8 . 2 Months Ago

Decent Professor

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PSTAT8 . 2 Months Ago

I found her lectures to be very helpful and she covered many relevant examples that would show up on midterms and final. Lowest of the two midterms was dropped. Everything was written on the blackboard and no lecture summaries were posted so you have to show up every day.

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PSTAT8 . Solis S W 11 Months Ago

The midterm and final were both very fair and we were given plenty of practice problems/tests to help prepare us. Prof Solis really cares about us understanding the concepts and uses the Book of Proof to teach her class. Sections were very helpful to practice more proofs and a little extra credit/curve was given at the end of the class.

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PSTAT8 . Solis S W 1 Year, 1 Month Ago

great lecturer and great notes BUT the final and midterm combined are worth 60% of your grade, no curve. 1/2 of questions on midterm were either not taught yet or were mentioned literally the day before the exam. pretty much impossible to get an A since midterm was a wreck. regret taking this class so much. attend section, ta is very helpful.

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PSTAT8 . Solis S W 1 Year, 3 Months Ago

Sharon is a very sweet person. She dedicates her lectures to addressing concepts in a simple way and gives time to work on practice problems and receive feedback. The textbook, provided for free, is recommended for additional work on practice problems. Ensure to revise for her exams: the midterm and final are each worth 40% of the entire grade.

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CMPSC5A . Solis S W 7 Months Ago

run. her class is way to hard for a supposed beginner class and she doesnt gaf about her students. ive never had a worse professor at ucsb

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