An introduction to statistics for students interested in the quantitative analysis of problems in the life sciences. The focus is on application; topics include probability, correlation and regression, sampling distributions, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing.

No Prerequisites

5

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2

Passtime

None

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
GEs Area C Quant Relationships
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WAINWRIGHT B
Brian Wainwright
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PSTAT5LS . Wainwright B A Month Ago

Was a really chill teacher and the class was not hard. Lectures were not mandatory but were helpful to understand the material. The midterms and finals were pretty easy.

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PSTAT5LS . Wainwright B 4 Months Ago

Lectures are uninteresting and slow. Sections are somewhat useful but definitely skippable if attendance weren't graded.

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PSTAT5LS . Wainwright B 4 Months Ago

He was quite passionate about statistics and explained everything really clearly, although the lectures did get a little boring. Drops 3 sections which are required attendances, but I genuinely loved my TA so much and she was very helpful! Doing the homework and test reviews pretty much completely prepares you for the exams!

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PSTAT5LS . Wainwright B 4 Months Ago

He was super helpful!! Lecture was only twice a week and an hour and 15 each so it was hard to stay focused because he just yapped. GO TO OFFICE HOURS!! He is really good in a small setting and helps you with the homework. Do practice exams, frqs were always pretty easy I would get tripped up by the MCQ on the tests. He is the goat!

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PSTAT5LS . Wainwright B 4 Months Ago

Honestly this class is pretty easy if you are consistent with the Homework and attend lectures. Practice exams he provides is very similar to the actual exams.

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PSTAT5LS . Wainwright B 4 Months Ago

lectures are long and full of new information every time but he does a good job explaining content especially if you ask questions. only 6 homework assignments for the whole course and each one only takes 1-1.5 hr. he's funny and always kept it interesting i liked his class overall!

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