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    • Transition to Data Science, Probability and Statistics . PSTAT 8

    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.

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    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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    HOLMES D E
    Dawn Holmes
    3.2
    167 reviews
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    PSTAT 8 Holmes D E Spring 2025 Total: 69
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    3.2
    PSTAT8 . Holmes D E 1 Year, 4 Months Ago

    Super sweet grandma type of lady but didn't bother to put effort/do anything in lecture outside reading notes/writing examples off slides She's better off retiring and you're better off skipping, got an A skipping most lectures Sections are required tho and TA was amazing explaining concepts/questions, that's where I got most learning/studying done

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    PSTAT8 . Holmes D E 1 Year, 4 Months Ago

    don't take her. probably a nice grandmother though

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    PSTAT8 . Holmes D E 1 Year, 6 Months Ago

    I do not recommend taking any course with Professor Holmes. It seemed that Holmes put in as little effort as possible to teach, and actively tried to make learning harder for students. The course content is not difficult, however, and it was fairly easy to get an A. Grades are curved. Go to lecture/section and you'll do better than most.

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    PSTAT8 . Holmes D E 1 Year, 7 Months Ago

    I don't recommend taking PSTAT 8 with Holmes. Our grades were based on 3 midterms and 1 final. She would just read from her slides so attending lectures wasn't helpful. I recommend taking it with a different professor, as your grade is entirely based on the midterms and final, with only 10% of your grade coming from attendance in the TA section.

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    PSTAT8 . Holmes D E 2 Years Ago

    This class was based heavily on exams (three midterms and one final), with section participation worth 10%. Although exams were difficult, she indeed gave generous curve -- my raw score was B but I ended up getting an A. Make sure to study a lot, do hw practices, and read the textbook though she didn't require if you want to get good grades.

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    PSTAT8 . Holmes D E 2 Years Ago

    i have had this professor before and didn't like her. you basically teach yourself the material, all she does is read off the slides, and give very few examples. the concepts were doable but i had to teach myself everything, no point in going to her lectures. as a professor she sucks, and is basically very useless.

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