Tough but excellent. Knows material thoroughly. Friendly, helpful.

Very tough but knows what he is doing.

great teacher, but the materials tough

One of the better profs at WSU. The course is hard & expect plenty of reading & homework. He will help willingly. Has good sense of humor. Stops to answer questions during lectures. Grades class as a whole. Impartial.

Not the easiest teacher I've takeen, but he's fair and at least he tries to be funny

very nice guy once you get to know him. classes are challenging but half credit can get you a B or an A if you try.

Mr. Chesen puts forth a real effort and truly cares about the students. Just like any class, if you put forth the effort, you will learn.

Class was hard, but he made it bearable. Good sense of humor

Degree of Freedom Fighters!

Definitely one of the more difficult professors I have had thus far, however he ensures that the students KNOW the material, so be prepared for detailed and difficult tasks. I willing registered for his two of his classes, both met with great success.

very good teacher, just need to study like hell for his tests to pass. no curve, but you'll learn a lot

Lectures were clear, concise and extremely helpful in learning the material. Tests are a little too long for the time frame they are given in. Overall, this is a teacher that is worth taking.

Fantastic instructor with genuine interest in respecting with contrasting viewpoints. He is a demanding teacher, but usually the good ones are. I would highly suggest this gentlemen.

He's difficult but always willing to help. Answers emails promptly. I did half ass work and still managed to get a B. I'd recommend taking him for any statistics course!

Very helpful. Tests are hard but if you study you will be fine. know how to use the calculator!

Good professor. Very willing to help. But is stuck on his ideas, so he will not budge when it comes to things. But he is very willing to help explain and go over hw/tests when you go to see him.

I loved MS205 class. It was difficult, but if you know what you're doing, you are fine. His test are long and little bit hard, but as i said, if you understand the materials, you will be ok. I definitely would recommend him for MS205/204.

Excellent Teacher, He is a little demanding, however you will know the material when you leave the class. Does a very good job of explaining the material. I definitely learned a lot from him. If you dont mind working a little he's an excellent professor.

Willing to help in what ever way possible. Just go see him during office hours.

The class was boring but he was willing to help if there is something you can't understand his test are hard but fair

He's a tough teacher, but he covers everything well. There's nothing on the test that you haven't seen in class. I had no problem getting an A on every test.

Good Prof!! Learned a LOT and he was very helpful!! Moves fast, but as long as you go to class you will be fine!

Crazy...Knows how to teach, but his class is very hard. Make sure you know everything that is covered because on the tests you have to know it or you will not be able to complete it in time. HW assigments are hard. If you can study at least 5 hours a night you will be fine.

Go to class at all cost. He goes through examples that ultimately end up on the test. Helpful and understanding, but the overall class was hard...tough to bs it. He breathes stats, that's the only way I can put it.

Very smart guy but goes off on a lot of tangents. I prefer teachers to use PowerPoint, but he used the overhead the whole class. He has high expectations - watch out for multiple choice questions on his tests... they're tough. All in all, I liked him and learned a lot, but I would take Polak if you can!

I thought that he was one of the better teachers in the MBA program. I have heard that he is harder on the undergrads, but I really enjoyed him. Yes, he is very oppinionated, but I repected that about him. He knows who he is, at least. He isn't the easiest teacher, but he was quite fair.

GO TO CLASS! Study nothing but what he uses as examples in class. He is a loudmouthed jerk, but a good teacher of a complicated (I think) subject. He is annoying, but logical, and that earned my respect. Didn't quite get an A, but was happy with the help he gave me.

Expains concepts well but tends to ramble and get off topic, refuses to let class out early, work is hard and you have to study a lot

Nice guy, good person...However, as a professor he is way too hard. Takes off points for every little thing, and goes through the material too fast. Try to avoid.

Great teacher! Very interesting! Lots of notes and the tests are straight from the notes. The tests are a bit hard though. If you study and pay attention you should do alright.

I think Dr. Chesen is great. He does tend to get off topic sometimes, but in a 3-hour class, it's almost a needed break. Tests the course I'm in are take home and long. But I got a 98% on the first one. You just have to STUDY like anyone would for any class. Lots of notes, book doesn't get used much. Forgiving on quiz grades - would take him again!

Go to class and take good notes. He is available outside of class and will meet with you. Homework assignments are done on the computer. Exams are only a couple questions but very in depth. Pay attention and study and you'll do fine.

Do not be afraid of taking him as a prof.This class is not as bad as people make it out to be.He gives examples of every type of problem you will be asked in class. Homework assignments are easy.He will bend over backwards to help anyone, as long as they just ask for it. I didn't study much for the class, and still got very high A's on the exams.

By far one of the best professors at WSU. Homework assignments are easy and help you understand the concepts. Tests are not hard either. Go over the examples he gave in class and look over a few problems in the book. If you do this, you can guarantee a good grade in the course. I would take any class being offered by this professor.

GOOD PROFESSOR, BUT VERY HARD CLASS. YOU SHOULD BE REALLY SMART ENOUGH TO GET GOOD GRADES, BECAUSE TOUGH EXAMS AND YOU MAY RUN OUT OF TIME TO COMPLETE ALL PROBLEMS. HIS EXPECTATIONS ARE VERY HIGH, AND ALWAYS FORGET THAT WE ARE JUST LEARNERS. IF YOU REALLY CARE ABOUT YOUR GPA PLEASE AVOID HIM. SO THAT YOU DON'T HAVE TO WORRY AFTER EXAMS.

Look-- This class is not easy, nobody can say it is, with that being said I cant imagine anyone being a better teacher than Chesen. I studied my butt off, participated in the class, went to his office hours and I earned an A. You HAVE to put in some effort and write your explanations EXACTLY like he does! Do all of this and you will be just fine

Do not take this professor for a night class. He kept us well past 9:25 and would often just be rambling/mumbling. He said attendance didn't count, yet he took attendance before class and after break to see who had left. His tests took over 2 hours of a night class for some people, then he'd have class after the test! I couldn't stay awake.

He's so helpful and nice. He makes an effort to make sure that his students thoroughly understand his material before tests and computer assignments. I did really well in this class and think that with some dedication and studying, anyone can. Honestly, if you're a business major, this should be easy for you. If not, consider a different major.

Very good teacher, subject is hard but he completely tells you what is on the test so if you study what he says then you will do well on the test.. its not that difficult.

Very nice and helpful. Projects and homework can be overwhelmingly frustrating at times, but he was always available to point you in the right direction. One of the few teachers who actually wants you to succeed even though the curriculum can be intense. Be sure to square away problem areas early - they tend to carry over to the next test.

Sit up front. He tends to start of talking loudly and as the sentence begins to end - you can barely hear him.

Subject Matter was difficult, however Prof. Chesen was very helpful and VERY approachable in his office for help... if you didnt mind the clutter. Real nice guy and since you have to take this class as a Business Major... get him!

Very helpful and is always willing to answer any questions. Pay really good attention and do not skip classes because his tests are very difficult and he does not curve or ever give extra credit. Nice guy, very difficult professor!

Why do people give this man such low ratings? This is the first class at Wright State that I felt was at the college level. His tests are super hard if you don't study, but, if you do study, they are not too bad. There are a lot of notes taken in class. Grades consist of 3 tests and homework that is done on Excel. I got an "A" and you can too!

If you put in the work, this class is not that bad. Pay close attention to how he wants things explained, because that is where you are going to miss points, even if all the work is correct.

Very good professor. Grades very hard, but take notes in class word for word what he says, get his format down and you will do fine. Explain your answers how he wants or you will lose points. Seems unfair but he tells you this so it's not a surprise. Great class, Easy A for me. But I did what he said, and not many people like to.

Show up to class and do a lot of extra work on your own. The class is difficult no matter who is teaching it and sometimes his lectures and long-winded and filled with useless stories.

Hard class, but Chesen is willing to help any student who makes effort. Go to class, read the book and show interest in your grade and you will be ok. He cares about his students and is always available to help. He follows the book and does examples from it that are similiar to test problems.

Make your life a lot easier by attending every class. It's true that Prof. Chesen do talk a lot during classes, but he also explains everything you need to know in a very clear and detailed manner that you will not need to use the text book if you attend classes and pay attention. He solves a lot of problems in class which are similar to the exams.

He goes over problems that you'll see on the test. The study groups helped a lot because at least half of the time I was clueless in class. This class definitely required some study time. Chesen likes to ramble on sometimes.

One of my favorite prof. Chesen cares about the success of his students. He wants you to do well. Pay attention and take organized notes in class, test questions are very similar to those he goes over in class.

Mr. Chesen is not as tough as he may seem--he is actually quite generous. He explains all concepts clearly and logically. Mr. Chesen's class is one of the few classes at WSU that have made me feel like I was taking a college level course. Take advantage of the extra credit he gives for submitting assignments early.

Excellent professor! For math- or statistic-minded people, he has a very rational teaching style and great personality. Unfortunately, this is a core business class and you can tell that many students don't get some of his references or humor or understand the application of the material. For geeky math people like me it was a very enjoyable class.

He is one of the best professors I know at WSU. I would recommend him. He was straight forward of what he expected from you. If you are unsure ask questions or see him in office hours.Take advantage of the SI.

As far as teaching the material goes, he's fine. I just constantly found myself wanting to throw a book at his head. He says in 20 words what could have been said in 2. ALL THE TIME. Just makes everything drag on and on. Also, consistently rude, but I don't know if he knows he comes off that way? Otherwise, fair teacher, tests aren't hard.

Dry sense of humor (loved it). Straight forward with tests/homework and easy to approach in person or e-mail. Cares that you learn. Class is not easy, don't miss class and go to SI. I got a B and it's not that hard to get one if you just put SOME time into it. Don't be intimidated cause of his humor

Extremely good business statistics professor. Granted I did take AP Stats in highschool, but he was very clear on what he expected on exams. Best advice, just attend class frequently, and work the problems he reviewed in class from the textbook.

He teaches the subject very well and is willing to help you out if you try. He does take attendance so plan to be there every class. He can be monotonous at times, but has a sense of humor.

He tells you everything you need to know for the exams; no guessing game. You HAVE to go to class and take notes. The book is not a great asset. I earned a 98% and I haven't taken the first stats in 5 years! It isn't intuitive to me either. Write down what he writes down, ask him for clarification if need be (very helpful), study, easy A.

He's okay. However, his lectures are very dry and wordy. He'd probably get his point across more clearly if he used more example problems in class. The lengthy homework wasn't helpful in understanding the subject at all, either... I recommend studying for tests by working more problems from the book. Take advantage of SI if it's available.

Make sure to attend every class and take good notes so you can learn how to format answers for test questions. Study for tests by reworking problems from the textbook and trying others. Class was pretty boring at times, but overall, he's a good teacher with reasonable expectations.

If you pay attention in class, you will be fine. Ask Questions!!! He will assume he understand everything if you don't stop him. 5 tests of semi-equal value will decide your grade. Study the notes very hard because the tests come straight from them. He also is very good at responding to e-mails quickly.

Chesen is a special type of professor and he teaches stats like it should be taught. Yes, the lectures get long and repetitive but he goes over every type of problem (by hand) multiple times and the exam questions are straight from the notes. Take good notes and its an easy A.

You must study for the class. Going to the SI really helped. He tells you exactly what he wants you to write on tests though.

4 groups project (take hours to do, but get to choose your partner), 4 exams. Very helpful! Really wants to help you

Good professor, knows his material very well. Pay attention and you will succeed. Is lenient with grades at the end of the semester if attendance is good.

He is a good professor and I would take again. Some students giving him a bad rap. Just study the material you'll be fine

This is a hard class but Chesen makes it possible. You have to pay attention and ask questions when you need to. There is extra help outside of the class which is very beneficial. He is a great guy and he cares about his students but you have to do the work.

His exams are long but if you study for them they're easy. He gives partial credit on exams so if you're not sure about something, answer the best you can and he'll credit you for it. He gives homework assignments you have to partner up with someone to complete. Nice guy, can be long winded in lectures. Be sure to ask questions if you're confused.

A very nice guy who will take an interest in you and your success in his class if you show that you care about the material and your grade. The negative reviews seem to come from people who did poorly and can't accept responsibility for their grade. A good idea to read the chapters before lectures.

I would take Alan Chesen again if I had the chance. I loved him as a Prof. His hw was tough, but if you take notes of everything he says and writes on the board in class, you will do extremely well on tests. If you have any questions at all, he will help you! Go to his office hours. He wants you to pass. One of the top Profs at WSU.

Chesen does not make attendance a grade but if he sees that you put the work in and attend class he will be more lenient at the end of the course. He is very helpful outside of class, responds to emails fairly quickly. As long as you pay attention and put in the work should not be a difficult class.

Chesen is a great professor. He comes off as a rude guy but its just his personality. Write everything down that he writes on the board and study the group assignments to prepare you for the exams.

Mr. Chesen is a fantastic Professor! If you enjoy math and applying real concepts you can use, you will enjoy this class as much as I did. All I heard while in this class was complaining from other students. Yes, the material is difficult and involves a lot of THINKING. Which is something young adults today seem to think they can avoid! I loved him

He brings humor to the room. He will help you understand the content during class and after hours. His homework assignments can be difficult, but he will help assist you if you ask.

I think Chesen gets a lot of heat for his dry personality. He is probably the best option at WSU if you have to take a stats class. The team assignments were kind of annoying, as they felt a tad bit overboard, but it was good material to study for the test. Honestly, go to class, take notes, and study your team assignments and you will get a B.

Overall a good professor just extremely difficult. 3 exams and 5 HW, exams are weighted at 75% of the grade and HW at 25% so if you slack off and don't study for exams you will fail. Does not want you to fail and will help out as much as he can to an extent. Be ready for a challenge but will learn a lot.

He is a great professor, yes his test are very hard and his homework will take you alot of time to do but you will actually learn something. I have took him for stats 1 and 2 and i would definitly take him again if i was given the opportunity. You just have to being willing to put fourth some effort!