3.5

Deborah Gougeon

Business - University of Scranton

3.5
Quality
3.8
Difficulty
46%
Would Retake
89
Reviews
3.5
Quality
3.8
Difficulty
3.6
Helpful
3.7
Clarity

46%

Would Retake

89

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

This class is a headache

STAT251 - 1.0 rating

Her pace of teaching is set at 150 MPH on cruise control

STAT251 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

78%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

83% confidence
Based on 11 grades
Most common grades:
A (3)
A- (3)
C+ (2)
Grade Distribution
A(3)B(0)C(4)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(4)
Based on 13 reported grades
A: 3
A-: 3
C+: 2
B+: 1
Common Tags
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES (9)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (7)
Skip class? You won't pass. (7)
Clear grading criteria (2)
LECTURE HEAVY (2)
Respected (2)
TEST HEAVY (2)
Tough Grader (1)
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STAT
Apr 26, 2002

gives alot of homework, but at least you learn the material; tests just like hw

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STATS
May 14, 2002

i love this woman!!!

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STAT251
May 16, 2002

Her class was so much better than Sherlock's. You learn so much more.

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STAT251
Aug 21, 2002

Demanding, but it's worth it.

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STAT251
Oct 29, 2002

good but there's work

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STAT252
Nov 18, 2002

good teacher. makes you work but you learn it. quiz every class be ready

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STAT251
Nov 22, 2002

WAY TOO HARD

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STAT251
Dec 22, 2002

Very thorough, she really knows her material. Great teacher!!!

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STAT251
Jan 5, 2003

Best teacher I've ever had! You really learn a lot!

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STAT251
Jan 21, 2003

I'm finally learning something that I can use!

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STAT251
Jan 26, 2003

Very thorough - makes you work hard, but you learn a great deal!

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AROUND
Mar 7, 2003

No Comments

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STAT2
Mar 10, 2003

I know people with 4.0s who failed this class. You will learn the material - but she goes way too fast, gives a lot of work, and even if you do it and study all along you will get 20s on her tests. Take Sherlock for stat 1 and Tamimi for stat 2

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STAT
Mar 16, 2003

Lots of work, demanding, but you learn the material. My only real complaint is that stupid $20 book you have to buy from her.

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WTF
Mar 17, 2003

No Comments

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STAT
Mar 21, 2003

No Comments

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STAT12
Mar 25, 2003

Dr. Gougeon maybe the worst teacher i have had since 3rd grade. she is extremely unclear and often writes questions that are unclear. She is terrible.

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STAT2512
Mar 26, 2003

great teacher-do the homework and you'll do good-quiz every class-tests are kinda hard

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STAT
Mar 28, 2003

great teacher, learn a lot, quizzes suck, tests are easy. You really learn a lot compared to Sherlock.

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B
Mar 31, 2003

SUCKS. She is the worst teacher. unclear.

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STAT
Apr 9, 2003

First off what's with the hair and her clothing style? Her quizzes are impossible and a take home test of 15 pages....shoot me now! By far the worst teacher ever!

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STAT
May 10, 2003

Teaches at a very fast rate so you have to keep up. I want to hate her for having a quiz every class, but it helps you learn your stuff. If you don't mind not slacking off, take her over Sherlock.

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STAT
Jun 7, 2003

No Comments

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STAT252
Aug 25, 2003

BEST CLASS EVER!

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STAT251
Feb 3, 2004

She writes on the board faster than i can write in my book. There is quiz every class. She is unwilling to compromise. We had to buy a book from her for $30 and no one could share. She wears clothes that are 30 years her junior. And to top it off the glas

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STAT251
Mar 4, 2004

One of the best and most demanding teachers I have ever had. I learned more from her in one semester that from any ten other profs. Don't take the course if you don't want to learn.

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STAT12
Mar 27, 2004

one of the best teachers i've ever had--extremely structured and organized--she tells you exactly what you need to do for all the problems--quizzes every day, but help you in the long run

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STAT2
Apr 20, 2004

This is the worst class ever. Quizzes every class. You do learn the material, but she is very fast-paced. On tests, you have very little time for each extensive problem. She accepts no excuses (even if valid) for missing a quiz, automatic ZERO.

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STAT251
May 31, 2004

Prof Gougeon is one of the best professors I've encountered. Demanding, organized, and extremely clear. Periodic quizzes ensured that I stayed up-to-date on material therefore I didn't have to go nuts studying for the final.

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STAT251
Aug 30, 2004

Awesome teacher, very smart and organized. People who complain about her just can't cut it and aren't smart enough.

1.0
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STAT
Oct 22, 2004

Unclear and messy on the blackboard. She needs a training to improve

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STATS251
Nov 17, 2004

Horrible. Quiz every class and she never gives you a straight answer when you ask whats on them or whats on the test. She talks faster than you can write so its impossible to take notes. dont take her

5.0
4.0
STAT251
Grade: B+
Nov 23, 2004

Learned so much! Great teacher!!!

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STAT1
Dec 16, 2004

Probably the best teacher I have ever had. Of all my subjects, I was most afraid of Stat but Dr. Gougeon presented the most difficult problems in a way that I could understand. Hard work, but I learned a lot.

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STAT251
Dec 17, 2004

The quizzes each class are easy, and only require about ten min. to look over the material. The tests are similare to quiz questions and not hard. Explains everything very clearly, moves quick, but it keeps the class interested. Gives you the confidence to do well, and will ALWAYS help.

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STAT
Jan 27, 2005

She is one of my favorite professor. her lectures are so organized and always prepared for classes. really easy if you study and can learn a lot from her. excellent professor

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STAT
Apr 7, 2005

The worst teacher ever.Has tenure so does not feel the need to do what is required of her. Has about one office hour which she does not show up for half the time-especially on test days.Moves way too fast just for the sake of covering material, not caring whether you comprehend it or not.Tests suck

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STAT253
Grade: C+
Apr 8, 2005

Great teacher! Helps me before every class during office hours!

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STATI
Apr 25, 2005

Simply one of the best teachers that I have ever had. I was dreading Stat because I heard that it's impossibly hard, but Dr. Gougeon explained everything so clearly that I actually got it. A lot of work, and frequent quizzes, but I guess that's what it takes to get through. She's great!

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STAT253
Apr 28, 2005

Slowwwwwwwww down. Much too fast a pace. Instead of learning a little bit, I now know nothing about statistics because we go so fast. No time to take tests.

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STAT251252
May 9, 2005

It's true, she's a fast writer and talker, and there's frequent quizzes, but you won't have to study long for exams if you do the homework and look over your stuff. She's very willing to help if you're willing to try. Probably the best teacher I've had. She also writes AMAZING recommendations!

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STAT
Jun 10, 2005

Best teacher ever, period.

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STAT252
Jan 10, 2006

Prof. Gougeon overall is a great professor. She is ALWAYS prepared for class & presents everything in an organized and clear way. Quizzes are a little intense but at the end of the semester, really helps you out. Office hours are limited to approx 1 hr 3x's/wk & she only shows up for half of them if that. Overall, mixed feelings about her.

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STAT252
Feb 16, 2006

Love the outfits!!!Quizzes help a lot.She is the best.

5.0
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STAT252
Mar 30, 2006

Difficult teacher but she knows what she is doing! Notes are really complete and clear, as long as you do the homework and study it is an easy A...also very helpful and organized!

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STATS
Jul 8, 2006

Best teacher at the University of Scranton. She is tough but fair, and she forces you to earn your grade, unlike other prof's. I had her over 10 years ago, and she was as agood as any teacher I have had in grad school.

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STAT253
Aug 9, 2006

The worst teacher ever. Not helpful and demeaning towards students. Very intelligent and lets you know it. Needs to put the Legally Blond outfits back in the closet, much to old to dress like that. AVOID!

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STAT251
Sep 18, 2006

The Statistics Tank. I have never seen anybody write so much on a board so fast. She knows her statistics, and you will too at the end. Put in the required effort, and you will be rewarded handsomely. Slack off and you are doomed. She is happy to help if you go to her office.

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STATSECT
Jan 16, 2007

hardest teacher ever. quizes everyday that are usually impossible and only hurt your grade. test are even more impossible. at the end there is a take home test which seems like an easy A, but she just makes that 100x harder than normal tests. tries to fit 3 courses into 1

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SSSS1
Jan 18, 2007

One of the best teachers ever. I never worked so hard for a grade, but I learned a lot. Don't miss classes, and don't skip assignments. Stat is a tough subject, but she explains things clearly. She's also willing to help you out during office hours (which she actually keeps!) There are other teachers of Stat who are much easier, but you don't learn

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STAT251
May 8, 2007

avoid at all costs

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STATS252
May 16, 2007

Absolutely, incredibly bad! Avoid if at all possible.

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STAT251
Jun 12, 2007

One of the best and most demanding teachers I have ever had. I worked harder in this course than any other (so far), and I learned more than in any other course. There are quizzes in every class, but this forces you to keep up. If you do the work, you will be fine. If you don't you'll end up like the losers below.

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STAT252
Dec 5, 2007

A truly wonderful teacher. Knows her stuff and gets it across clearly. He class is a lot of work, but you learn a lot as a result. Don't take the course if you're not serious about learning. I loved this course because of this teacher.

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STAT251
Dec 6, 2007

this class was deffinatly alot of work but overall it i learned alot and she was a great teacher.

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STAT251
Dec 8, 2007

Worst class ever. She thinks she knows everything and even told our class once that the word (it's) is over spelled with an apostrophe which is completely off the subject of math. She teaches at pace that is way to fast and gives at least 3 hours of homework a night. What I really hated about this class is that you can study 2 hours a night for the

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STAT251
Dec 8, 2007

The class is impossible with more then 2 hours of homework a night. tests are impossible. if your in her class i feel sorry for you. any stats techer is better then her

5.0
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STAT251
Jan 14, 2008

I loved this teacher. She gives a lot of homework and quizzes almost every day, but they really help you learn the material and make the tests easy. If you actually do the work you should do well.

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STAT252
Jul 9, 2008

HOW CAN ANYONE SAY ANYTHING NICE ABOUT THIS WOMAN!SHES THE WORST!yes i admit, she's a stat expert.But besides that,she's literally 1 of the most cold hearted people I've ever met!She even refused 2 excuse me 4 a family members funeral.THIS WOMAN SHOULD NOT BE A TEACHER!Literally about 1/2 of her students drop her class, now thats a statistic 4 ya!

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STAT253
Aug 3, 2008

One of the best teachers ever. Stat is one of the hardest courses and Dr. Gougeon actually makes it understandable. The course is a lot of hard work, but if you make the effort you will do well. Don't take the course if you don't want to learn.

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STAT111
Oct 17, 2008

DO NOT TAKE HER!

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STAT1
Nov 27, 2008

When I first started this course I didn't think that I'd like it. Math was not my best subject. But Dr. Gougeon is so good at teaching this stuff that I just love it. She's always prepared, her lectures are clear, and she makes learning fun. If you don't work, you won't do well, like the bozo below. If you do work, you'll be fine. Thanks Dr. G.!

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STAT252
May 5, 2009

Don't take her. Good teacher but way too hard and not fair.

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STAT252
Apr 1, 2010

TAKE THIS CLASS OVER INTERSESSION IF POSSIBLE! She is tough and I worked extremely hard to get an A- If you go to her for help, she will help you and answer any of your questions. Do all of your homework and you will understand everything. Trust me, I've heard the other professors aren't that great. Show up to all classes its better in the long run

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STAT251
Oct 21, 2011

She is an awesome teacher, and if someone says otherwise then they didnt do their homework and got yelled at! lol. She explains everything so well and sets you up to get an A! I wouldnt take stat with anyone else. She is such a good teacher!

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STAT251
Dec 13, 2011

She's a good teacher and obviously knows what she is doing. Really helpful if you have any questions. Expects a lot (good attendance, homework etc) so if you don't want to work to get a good grade I would suggest someone else. I would take her again though. If you like math and are halfway decent I would take her

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STAT251
Apr 11, 2012

Dr. Gougeon is a great teacher. You have to work very hard and she gives a quiz almost every class, but it forces you to study and you end up doing well on the tests if you study for the quizzes. It was a lot of work but she definitely prepared me for STAT 2. I highly recommend her.

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STAT251
Apr 29, 2012

Overall, Professor Gougeon is one of the best math teachers i have ever had. She gives quite a bit of homework and a quiz every class. This gets tedious, but it really helps you stay on top of the material and do well on the exams. I worked really hard and will probably come out with an A-/B+, but i learned a lot from her.

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STAT251
Dec 29, 2012

I really hate stat as a subject in general, but Gougen is pretty good at teaching it. She can seem impatient and mean sometimes, but if you go to her with questions she can be very helpful. My advice for this class: go to class, study hard, and hope for the best.

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STAT251
Apr 16, 2013

Easily the most miserable teacher at the U. Goes to fast with everything. Cannot keep up with notes. Expects you to know everything once she teaches it. Doesn't give you any time for quizzes. Can't even finish them. Literally never take her if you know what's good for you. Absolutely horrible

5.0
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STAT251
Sep 10, 2013

"Expects you to know everything once she teaches it."? Hah, um yes, don't all Professors? Definitely worked harder in this class than any other, but I came out learning more than I ever have before. Dr. Gougeon has high standards, which I respect her for. She is also willing to help you if you need it! I would recommend her class!

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STAT251
Dec 14, 2013

Completely unreasonable. Missed a class due to a death in the family and she refused to let me make up the quiz or exempt me from the quiz because "it would be unfair to other students." Tried to see the dean about her but there was nothing he could due because she's been here so long. The Jesuit way at its finest!

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STAT251
Dec 15, 2013

Extremely hard tests and grading scale. learned alot tho

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STAT252
Apr 26, 2014

DO NOT TAKE HER! She is a helpful teacher and all, but she teaches this class like it is the only one her students have. Literally 2 hours of homework a night and the tests are impossible to finish on time. For participation, she randomly calls on you to answer so you must be 100% prepared and know all material or she'll make a fool out of you :(

4.0
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STAT252
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 11, 2015

AVOID!!

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4.0
STAT251
Grade: A
Feb 23, 2016

Do your HW! that's

4.0
4.0
STAT252
Grade: A-
Dec 6, 2016
Would take again

Gougeon is a very knowledgeable professor. she is very good at teaching and makes sure you understand everything. you do get a lot of homework, but it's the only way you will learn. keep up with the material and homework and you'll do great!

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
2.0
STAT251
Mar 24, 2017
Would take again

She is a great teacher and is very good at explaining the material. skipping class is not an option or else you might miss one of three pop quizzes and i don't believe you can make them up. tests are very straightforward and not bad. she gives a lot of homework but you only have do as much or as little as you want- it's not collected.

Respected
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
4.0
5.0
STAT252
Grade: C-
Jul 14, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This class left me completely drained by the end of the 1hr 15min. She goes so fast, but the time I finished copying the problem, she already finished it. Tons of homework (not collected but she's still expects you to do most of it). Extremely long and difficult tests. Can only use a scientific calculator (not the graphing one). DO NOT TAKE!!!

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
2.0
5.0
STAT251
Grade: C
Nov 2, 2017
Wouldn't take again

For the people trying to tell you to take her class they have to be either out of their mind or just trying to get her rating up on this website. The only way i can describe sitting in her hour and 15 minute class is being water boarded with information for for the whole time. The math aspect of this class is pretty easy but the amount is crazy

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
3.0
3.0
STAT251
Grade: C+
Nov 18, 2017
Would take again

She is a hard teacher, she moves through the materiel quickly but will gladly go back if you do not understand something. She assigns what seems like a lot of homework but it rarely takes more than 30 minutes. Tests are difficult so make sure you study and are ready for them. It is a hard class but not impossible if you try.

Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
TEST HEAVY
3.0
3.0
STAT252
Grade: A-
Apr 13, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I had her 2 semesters in a row. If you had her for Stat 251 and have her again for Stat 252, it is not nearly as bad. She is a fair grader and assigns a lot of homework but does not check or grade it so you only need to do as much as you think is necessary.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
3.0
STAT251
Oct 30, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Gougeon is hands down the most problematic irrational professor I have ever taken at any level. She is stubborn about the way you format everything and refuses to realize that for most problems there is more than one way of about going about them. Her way is always the longest hardest way of going about the problems. This class is a headache.

Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
TEST HEAVY
2.0
4.0
STAT251
Nov 7, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Do yourself a favor and do not take her for stat 251. Her tests are extremely difficult, she gives pop quizzes, if you miss class or skip more than 2 times you may as well drop (I never missed and still found it challenging however). She moves way to fast to be able to take notes and understand the material at the same time. Do not recommend.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
1.0
5.0
STAT251
Nov 8, 2018
Wouldn't take again

It is disappointing that someone like this is teaching at the University. I am PAYING to take this course to learn and for someone to teach it to me, I am not paying to teach it to myself. Her pace of teaching is set at 150 MPH on cruise control. She gives a truckload of homework (80% of it we didn't do in class) and tests are grueling. AVOID!!!!!

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
4.0
4.0
STAT251
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2018
Would take again

Shes tough and could be intimidating in the beginning of the semester but youll get used to how she teaches and runs the class. By the second pop quiz you almost know when she plans on giving pop quizzes and they are fairly short and easy. Lectures are long and fast and does give a lot of homework but if you do the homework youll pass the class

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
1.0
5.0
STAT252
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 26, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Dont use the bathroom unless you like be scolded at and kept after class. The pace at which she teaches is harsh, and theres a good chance you'll be behind after 2 short weeks. Not graded on much. Test heavy & pop quizzes, Avoid at all costs.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
STAT251
Grade: A-
Aug 1, 2019
Would take again

Tough class, but excellent professor. I find most of my fellow business major friends to be some of the laziest students around (sorry guys!), so take their overly dramatic reviews with a grain of salt. Yes, she is difficult, yes, you have to do the work, but this is college, not high school. If you cant handle, check out the community college.

Respected
5.0
3.0
STAT252
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2019
Would take again

The person below me talks a big game for someone who got an A- lol, were you too lazy to get the full A? Go back to community college buddy hahaha

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

78%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

83% confidence
Based on 11 grades
Most common grades:
A (3)
A- (3)
C+ (2)
Grade Distribution
A(3)B(0)C(4)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(4)
Based on 13 reported grades
A: 3
A-: 3
C+: 2
B+: 1
Common Tags
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES (9)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (7)
Skip class? You won't pass. (7)
Clear grading criteria (2)
LECTURE HEAVY (2)
Respected (2)
TEST HEAVY (2)
Tough Grader (1)
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Declining

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STAT1

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STATI

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