Discrete probability models. Review of discrete and continuous probability. Conditional expectations. Simulation techniques for random variables. Discrete time stochastic processes: random walks and Markov chains with applications to Monte Carlo simulation and mathematical finance. Introduction to Poisson process.

Prerequisites: Mathematics 4A or 4AI or 5A, Mathematics 8 or PSTAT 8, and PSTAT 120A. A minimum letter grade of C or better must be earned in each course.

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Letters and science

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Nils Detering
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PSTATW 160A Detering N Summer 2024 Total: 134
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PSTAT160A . 2 Years Ago

Detering was pretty good as profs go. His lectures were kinda fast sometimes, but if u rlly spent the time and effort that u should on a class like this it was very managable. The class material itself wasn't too bad, the hwk was short, the python hwk was fun at times, and he made the tests easier than the practice problems. Overall pretty good.

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PSTAT160A . 2 Years Ago

Good lectures, but Detering is a very strict person and does not curve very much even though averages were very low. Hmwk was very difficult, exams were also very difficult, I just wish Detering was more lenient for grading. My TA also carried a lot in terms of simplifying his lecture material. I enjoyed his lectures and the material a lot though.

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PSTAT160A . 2 Years Ago

Nice person but hard/insane prof. No HW solutions, midterm solutions or practice test solutions so there is no way to know if your understanding is correct. Also, he does not help with HW or reply to emails so Youtube is your bestie. He did bring candy for the final and he is nice; just expect to work a 24/7 toxic work mentality in order to pass.

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PSTAT160A . 2 Years Ago

Refuses to help you with homework. Also does not provide homework solutions. Office hours are essentially useless the entire quarter. Test heavy with 30% midterm and 40% final or 70% final with 30% homework option

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PSTAT160A . 2 Years Ago

The python homework has nothing relate to the lecture. And he only provides some Python formula sheet to let you figure out by yourself. Not replying email regarding homework questions. No solution provided and the lecture is not useful.

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PSTAT160A . 2 Years Ago

Completely trash professor. The lecture is not clean and you need to take a lot of time with office hours or section to understand things. And during the strike there is no any extra help, no homework solution, no curve, and not even go over all the practice final questions. Python homework is not related to the lecture.

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