Introduction to data science. Concepts of statistical thinking. Topics include random variables, sampling distributions, hypothesis testing, correlation and regression. Visualizing, analyzing and interpreting real world data using Python. Computing labs required.

No Prerequisites

5

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2

Passtime

None

Level Limit

Letters and science

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GEs Area C Quant Relationships
Unlocks EEMB W 146 ENV S 163A SOC 205B MCDB 170 EEMB 146 PSY 10A
Disallowed majors prbio aqbio biocm biocs mcrbi envst phrma prbpy prpbs zool
SWENSON J S
Julie Swenson
4.3
85 reviews

Lecture

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08:00 AM - 09:15 AM
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Sections

SSMS 1304
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10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
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SSMS 1304
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11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
25 / 25 Full
SSMS 1304
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12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
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SSMS 1304
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13:00 PM - 13:50 PM
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SSMS 1304
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14:00 PM - 14:50 PM
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SSMS 1304
T R
15:00 PM - 15:50 PM
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PSY-E1805
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08:00 AM - 08:50 AM
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PSY-E1805
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09:00 AM - 09:50 AM
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PSY-E1805
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10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
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PSY-E1805
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11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
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Winter 2024 . Swenson J S
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08:00 AM - 09:15 AM
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08:00 AM - 09:15 AM
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PSTAT 5A Swenson J S Winter 2024 Total: 281
PSTAT 5A Swenson J S Fall 2023 Total: 278
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4.3
PSTAT5A . Swenson J S 4 Months Ago

Professor Swenson is really sweet and extraordinarily clear. There were concrete expectations. There was definitely a lot of work to be put into the class with the flipped classroom technique and two sections per week, but if you keep up with it all there's no reason you won't do well.

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PSTAT5A . Swenson J S 7 Months Ago

There was 1 prerecorded lecture and 1 in person lecture per week. The prerecorded lecture was laid out very well so it was easy to take notes and follow along, in person lecture was a review of the recorded one. She curved the final grade. I highly recommend because I'm already recognizing irl concepts that I learned from this class.

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PSTAT5A . Swenson J S 7 Months Ago

Professor Swenson is genuinely one of the kindest people ever. Math isn't my forte and I was really intimidated coming in but she broke down concepts so well and provided so many examples for everything which really helped me. Love her!!! (also the python aspect of this class isn't super serious so don't worry)

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PSTAT5A . Swenson J S 9 Months Ago

Professor Swenson is really nice. Really passionate about the contents, and would answer a lot of questions you have through easier examples. Though the lectures do need to take some time to adapt to and finish them, but you can do the lectures with your own pace (since part of them are online). A caring professor that can lead you into statistics.

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PSTAT5A . Swenson J S 10 Months Ago

Professor Swenson is a sweetheart, caring for her students success. Half the class is asynchronous, so it's nice to go at my own pace and then review the lectures once in person. The only difficulty was 80% was graded on exams, and 20% on participation/attendance. No HW credit, but you are expected to do HW to maintain a good grade.

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PSTAT5A . Swenson J S 1 Year, 6 Months Ago

Great great professor! Ik Stats is a really intimidating subject for a lot of people but she makes it really manageable and easy to understand. Lecture videos are great and go over tons of examples. One of the first classes I've taken at UCSB where I felt prepared for the exams from just lectures alone. Sections were really helpful as well.

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