Helps to clarify somewhat complicated material, very helpful in and out of class.

He is really good for explaining concepts in full but I find that I never have enough time to finish his exams. Good prof!

Best stats prof that there is. Just awesome!!

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Best stats prof so make sure to get him. Stats have been my highest marks in Uni, I had a 100% going into both finals but he adds a few tricky questions on the finals. Its open book so just take good notes and you should be good to go. He's a little scary to approach, but helpful when you do.

Gordon did fairly well, considering the crappy subject matter he had to teach (i.e., stats). He's alright, but I've heard that Dave Scott is a better Prof for PSY 233 and 234. Fairly easy marker, but be prepared to move quickly through the finals, as you may not finish in time (I didn't, anyway).

all you need is good notes and regular attendance and a 90 should be easily attained...i liked him aside from the fact that his tests were only 8 questions long

he has awesome notes that are very clear

Sarty provides very good notes.

Gave excellent notes! Explained everything with great detail so you caught on easily. Exams sucked because they consisted of like 10 multiple choice questions.

Sarty's a very good prof. Exams would be tough, except they're open book. If you can work quickly and keep your notes in order, you're golden. Homework is minimal. Attendance isn't mandatory but I'd advise against skipping a day. Also: What textbook? Copy the charts from the one in the library and save some money.

He actually made a class that had the potential to be horrible (stats) worth going to. He is helpful, friendly, and teaches the information without making it confusing. He wants you to get a good mark and if you go his class and hand in the assignments you don't even have to study for his exams.

Good prof, He gives very thorough notes. No need to buy the textbook. Copy the needed charts from friend or book in library! his exams are tough. you don't have much time, they are open book, but you don't have much time to finish! otherwise a good prof!

Class notes are all you need. Exams were easy, but time was a factor. Final exam had many questions from the assignments (bring those to the final) answers to assignments are found in the lab manual.

Excellent. I can't do math for the life of me, and I was shocked to see how well I did.

He is an awesome professor! He explains everything super thoroughly and gives good examples.. Tests are open book and easy if you go to class and do the assignments.. dont buy the textbook though!!

Decent prof. He comes of as intimidating, but it is actually really helpful and easy to talk to.

Damn, can you say "open book final"? sweet. so easy to understand, and if you don't get it, just ask, and it will all be clear. a stats guru for the non-mathlete in us all. i say "statistics, wha?"...got a 95. yeah, it's like that. go to class, take notes, write out the formulas, and you're golden.

Amazing prof. He's helpful you approach him with questions. Textbook isn't needed. Open book exams and final.

He is a great prof he does have some bazaar points of view that he makes. He will help you if you ask so ask for help.

By far, the best proff i've had in my university career! Very down to earth, and enjoyable!

A little intimidating at first because he's cynical to the bone, but with time you realize he's actually funny as hell. Attendance is very much mandatory - but if you do the (very short) assignments and write out the formulas, you'll ace it no matter how bad at math you think you are. It's like copying and pasting an entire class. Very good prof!

Good prof, writes good notes but you have to go to class to get them and understand them. Everything is open book which is good. He rushes through stuff at the end and the lab T.A.s are brutal but otherwise is a good class

Great Notes. He writes them all out and thy are all you need to do most of the assignments. He doesn't go into too much detail on how to do the computer stuff which would help. He is intimidating at first. Don't miss class, don't be afraid to ask questions. Tests are open book, but super tough. Time can be a problem. Be prepared.

BEST STATS PROFESSOR HANDS DOWN!!! He gave crystal clear notes and the exams were open book. As long as you attend the class and do your assignments by yourself without cheating, you can get a 90+ in this class!

Fairly awesome guy; made a mandatory stats class not unbearable.

Awesome professor. Notes were crystal clear. You will not find a better stats professor.

Couldn't ask for a better prof.I am terrible with numbers and I hate math, and I still did well in this class.He makes sure everyone is on the same page and his notes are easy to follow.Questions on exams are already familiar,plus it's open book.I would like to see more help with SPSS as most of the TAs were useless and didn't know what to do.

Great prof. Makes the class super easy. As long as you pay attention you can get 90+ in the class.

He doesn't care at all about you as an individual student, he's only concerned about the average. That said, his class is predictable, with crystal clear lectures, and his exams are extremely easy to do well on if you know what you are doing and have organized notes.

Gordon Sarty is so well prepared and smarter than everyone in class, and he is a looker!!!!

Too smart to be teaching stats class to us Uni students, but I really like him, so cute!

Sarty was perfect to sit through, class flew by, and he is very patient with students. I thought he was great and mmmmm.

Sarty is one of the best stats teachers I've ever had. His lectures are crystal clear and his tests are fair. If you go to class and do the homework I don't see how you couldn't get a 90+ in the class.

I want to say he could stand to be more interested in his job, but then, he teaches stats - to social science majors. I'm sure we could stand to be more interested, too. I did get an air of apathy from him, but he gives perfect notes and the exams are open book. What more can one ask for? There's free math help in the Murray library if you need it.

Dr. Sarty knows this material inside and out. He gives excellent notes and walks you through all the steps. All you need to do is practice, and his assignments are good for that. Textbook is used minimally, but helps to explain some background that he doesn't have time to go through in class. I'm not a math person, but I enjoyed this class!

Exams are long, but easily doable if you know your stuff. I enjoyed his dry sense of humour, and very approachable if you go to see him in his office or during labs. Lots of material covered but easy enough if you practice. I'm not a math person and I ended up with 97% just by doing my assignments and reading my notes - easy if you aren't lazy!

If you attend all the classes you will have no problem with this class, Gordon Sarty knows this material inside and out. the lectures are easy to follow along and he gives many hints to what he will be putting on the final.

Awesome prof. He knows his work so well and gives extremely useful notes and worked examples. His dry humour adds some entertainment to an otherwise inevitably boring class. Assignments - somewhat easy, great practice - and exams - straight forward, open book, but you still better know your work.

You basically have to go to class to do well. All tests were open book, so having good notes was key. He's pretty clear in what he expects so if you pay attention you can do well in this class. Would definitely take another stats class from him.

I am definitely not a numbers person at all but I found that he was really clear with his examples and lectures which made things a lot easier. He is very straightforward and doesnt try and trick you. I do not find that he felt that he was "too good" to be teaching the class as others have said. It is an open book class. Boom

Very fair tests He writes out very clear notes with a lot of examples that are on the exams in his lectures. But you must attend class to do well since all tests are open book. Labs aren't mandatory but I recommend to go for the extra practice since the questions on the assignments are basically the same on the tests.

Ridiculously hard class, but his notes are great. Pay attention and you'll be able to squeak through.

Kudos to the prof for hanging in there to teach a sea of despondent faces in Stats 233. I was terrified about taking stats but the prof is really clear in explaining the various formulas. His dry sense of humor helps too! Be prepared to practice to do well (use the Bluman text for extra questions).

I was worried about stats since I was not math oriented by any means. However, he made lectures very clear and how to solve questions. Do not be afraid of the class. The midterms are like the assignments but the final was a bit more difficult. He will grade you in your benefit.

He's funny, which makes taking stats bearable. He made a free online textbook for students, but it is a little confusing so I bought the Bluman textbook anyways. Labs are not mandatory but he gives hints about questions on midterms during them. All tests are open book, questions on exams are not as clear as in class examples.

My dread of taking these courses was relieved by this prof. He provided a structured environment where you have to care, work hard, and go to class to do well (ideal for university). If you know his examples, the formulas, and how to manipulate them, you will do well. Work your psych magic and learn to love stats ppl! It will save you later on.

Sarty is a smarty. Obviously overqualified for his job; be thankful you even get to hear him speak if you are a psych pleb like me.

Prof. Sarty was amazingly scary and helpful all at once. You have to pay attention and do the homework - if a math-avoider like me can get Stats then anyone can. His notes are perfect so write every single thing he puts on the blackboard. His examples are essential for tests/exams. The online text is basically a repetition of his notes, but good

I found him to be quite a great prof. He was very educated on the topic. I went into that class with a huge fear of stats, and came out with an understanding and respect for it. I am excited for my next class with him. You HAVE to go to his class though. Does not post notes, and no electronics. ALL HAND WRITTEN!!!!

Make sure you attend every class, he does not post notes. No laptops allowed either. Being said, his notes are AMAZING. Use them for the assignments and the test will be straightforward. Don't buy SPSS, you can easily get by without it. His tests are very similar to the assignments so make sure you do them! Decent prof all around.

This class ended up going MUCH better than expected. I expected to barely scrape by in this class, but did better than I thought. He doesn't allow technology so everything is handwritten, and there are no notes posted. HOWEVER, there is no textbook needed to be purchased, as it is online and it is basically a copy of his notes.

He gives all his notes in class (they are the only material you need to do well in the class) so attend lectures! Midterms were a breeze but the final was actually terrible. The class average was high so he gave a hard final to tank it. Do all assignments and you should be ok. Also, he doesn't allow computers so bring your pen and paper to class

Sarty is decently funny and knows the material well. Doesn't allow laptops and handwrites his notes in class, but copy down everything he writes exactly and you'll do great. My main complaint is that he is unavailable for help outside of class time. Gave a hard final to drop the class average (I had 100% prior) but otherwise his tests are very fair

I started the year off afraid of stats, but Sarty made it bearable. You had to attend lectures because he does not post notes online. Also, he goes over SPSS outputs in class which you need to know for exams. Overall, his midterms were not hard, but his finals were harder. If you attend class, take good notes and do the assignments you'll do well.

Some people hate sarty, but I love the guy. He has little patience for stupidity and doesn't care to make friends. However, I learned infinitely more in this class than I did in 233. Midterms are only 2 or 3 main questions, each composed of a couple of multiple-choice steps (10 marks total). Open book midterms with questions from the assignments.

This course was an in person course however, you could do extremely well if you just read the textbook because its the content he goes through during in class lectures. The midterms are the same format as the assignments and there isn't too much content to go through.

He was overall great. Though his final was harder than his midterms,It was still fair. The assignments are really good practice for the exams. If asked he will often tell you what material will not be on the exam. Only thing is it isnot clear on his syllabus how exam deferral works as he doesnot allow rewrites.

If you take good notes during class and don't ask stupid, self-explanatory questions, you'll be fine. The assignments are very similar to the test. Do the assignments multiple times each and make sure you can complete them in a timely manner. However, he's inaccessible outside of class and his explanations can sometimes be confusing.

Despite majority of reviews, Dr. Sarty is a solid prof! No he does not baby you, but nor should he. I find the tests super easy to do well on, especially with them being extremely similar to assignments and open book. Take advantage of math and stats help and the assignments and these classes are far less intimidating than made out to be.

Gordon is a solid guy. So long as you attend classes regularly and take effective notes, you'll be good. He's a pretty blunt and honest prof, but if you're not fooling around during class you have nothing to worry about. He's also hilarious if you have a decent sense of humour. Notes and lectures are easy to follow.

Is he arrogant? For sure! If you are looking for a best friend Professor Sarty is not the prof for you. Honestly the only people who have a problem with him are those who don't show up/try and don't have a sense of humor (obviously you are going to do bad). Show up, take notes, and you will do fine. His tests are incredibly fair.