4.8

Gordon Weinberg

Statistics - Carnegie Mellon University

4.8
Quality
1.8
Difficulty
99%
Would Retake
82
Reviews
4.8
Quality
1.8
Difficulty
4.8
Helpful
4.8
Clarity

99%

Would Retake

82

Reviews

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82 total ratings

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What Students Say

Gordon Weinberg is one of the best professors at CMU

STAT201 - 5.0 rating

will make sure you understand what he's taught in a very intuitive way

STAT201 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

5%

Textbook Required

23%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

95% confidence
Based on 58 grades
Most common grades:
A (43)
A+ (11)
Not sure yet (3)
Grade Distribution
A(54)B(0)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(4)
Based on 61 reported grades
A: 43
A+: 11
Not sure yet: 3
A-: 3
Common Tags
Caring (32)
Respected (23)
Clear grading criteria (23)
Gives good feedback (14)
Amazing lectures (14)
Accessible outside class (12)
Amazing lectures (9)
Inspirational (8)
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36201

5.0

(3)

36202

5.0

(10)

STATS201

5.0

(3)

STAT200

5.0

(6)

STAT36200

5.0

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STAT36202

2.5

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Reviews (80)
5.0
1.0
STATS201
Oct 28, 2009

A very enthusiastic lecturer, although sometimes a bit corny. I imagine he is helpful, although I never had to ask for help. He is very good about providing students with notes which makes homework and labs pretty easy. 36-201 should be an easy A for anyone, even without prior stats knowledge.

5.0
1.0
STAT201
Dec 4, 2009

Class is almost too easy - hard to pay attention. Great guy, though, and funny. Mannerisms make me laugh. Knows his stuff.

5.0
1.0
STAT201
Sep 5, 2010

I appreciate the fact that he prints out the notes and hands them out at the beginning of each lecture. Just observing him give his lectures is entertaining. Great guy! The class, however, is too easy.

5.0
1.0
STATC
Dec 16, 2010

Easy. Very animated guy. IN love with Minitab. Don't BUY the textbook. SHOW UP TO LECTURE, TAKE NOTES, REVIEW FROM NOTES, and get AN A on the tests.

5.0
1.0
STAT201
Dec 28, 2010

Super easy class - easier than AP stat. Good, funny, and very excited about statistics - like little puppy dog excited. Don't buy the book - he gives lecture outlines of everything. For HW you need one string of numbers from the book - that's it for the whole course. Try to get the free download of MINITAB to avoid running to the library at 2 am.

5.0
2.0
STAT201
Nov 1, 2011

He's such a hyper person, though the morning lectures tend to put everyone to sleep haha. He's really helpful with all the homework if you need to ask him something, go ahead. Tests are ok if you pay attention. lecture notes are everything

5.0
2.0
STAT202
Jun 21, 2012

Relatively easy if you pay attention in class and briefly review the material before the exam (and do the homeworks/labs). He's good at keeping your attention, and he has "outlines" of the notes so you only have to write the important stuff down. No textbook needed. Stay awake, take notes, do your work, and you're good. And know how to use Minitab.

5.0
1.0
STAT201
Sep 7, 2012

He is energetic and very clear about all the information. The class is easy if you just use the lecture notes.

4.0
2.0
STATSA
Oct 25, 2012

Had 36-201 with him. Super quirky and energetic professor who laughs at his own jokes. Everything is explained crystal clear. Sometimes I almost feel bad for him when students walk out halfway through lectures.

5.0
1.0
36201
Nov 22, 2014

super easy. I literally never go to class, and I have an A.

5.0
1.0
36201
Grade: A
Dec 22, 2014

This class was simple, but interesting. Professor Weinberg covers the typical AP stats curriculum through a series of clear, straight-forward lectures. There is no textbook and he uploads all of the lectures and lecture notes. He is very passionate about the subject and loves helping students who may be confused with the material.

5.0
2.0
36201
Apr 29, 2015

This is a very straight-forward class. I think he has been teaching this course for almost 20 years or something. Really nice guy and very helpful.

5.0
2.0
STAT201
Grade: A
Apr 2, 2016

Gordon Weinberg is one of the best professors at CMU. He is a very respectable professor. He is super clear with the requirements of the class. His resources on CMU Blackboard are so well classified that you can never be lost. I would take more stats classes with him if he taught them in the future.

5.0
1.0
STAT201
Grade: A+
Apr 21, 2016

Amazing teacher. will make sure you understand what he's taught in a very intuitive way.

4.0
1.0
STAT201
Grade: A
Apr 21, 2016

The class is easy. Professor is nice and funny.

5.0
3.0
STAT201
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2016
Would take again

I have never taken stats before, so it was slightly more difficult for me versus other people who HAVE taken stats but he is such a great professor! He is always smiling and super passionate about making sure you learn the material. When I didn't do well on my midterm, he personally emailed me to come to OH to go over what I missed. recommend him

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
2.0
STAT202
Grade: A
Dec 26, 2016
Would take again

Such a nice guy. Gets taken advantage of by students

Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
STAT201
Grade: A
Dec 29, 2016
Would take again

Prof. Weinberg is a fantastic lecturer and is incredibly approachable. I took 201 over the summer and it was incredibly easy using his notes and lecture material. Definitely recommend this course to all students, regardless of major.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
STAT201
Grade: A
Jan 18, 2017
Would take again

Lecture materials very clear and concise.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
STAT202
Feb 11, 2017
Would take again

HES AMAZING. He's always encouraging students to come to Office Hours, always has a smile on his face even though the material is awfully boring. He's very helpful always and a true gem.

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
2.0
STAT201
Oct 23, 2017
Would take again

Literally the best lecturer in my freshman year. He really knows what he's teaching and makes sure the students understand the lecture. Strongly recommend.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
STATS201
Grade: A
Nov 15, 2017
Would take again

Great lecturer, clear and concise. Very clear about what is expected on exams and is very helpful with homeworks in office hours.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
STAT202
Grade: A
Nov 16, 2017
Would take again

Great notes, never went to class and aced

Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
2.0
STATS201
Grade: A+
Feb 15, 2018
Would take again

Great professor. 10/10 would recommend

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
2.0
STAT202
Grade: B+
Dec 21, 2018
Would take again

Lectures not mandatory and copies of notes posted after every class. Always incredibly quick to respond to questions and more than willing to set up a meeting. Really great teacher (I had him for 201 and 202).

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
STAT202
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2018
Would take again

Uploads hand-written lecture notes that are really useful for completing the labs and homework assignments.

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
STAT202
Grade: A+
Jan 3, 2019
Would take again

Terribly slow at grading things so you don't always know how you're doing in the class, but makes lecture materials super accessible and uploads practice exams which are super helpful. He is such a great instructor!

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
3.0
STAT200
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2019
Would take again

Gordon is amazing, by far the best lecturer I have had at CMU. He wants everyone to get an A, and he does everything he can to have his students succeed. If I could, I want to take every class he offers.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
STAT200
Grade: A
Aug 23, 2019
Would take again

Professor Weinberg is the best instructor I had at cmu so far. He gives clear explanations in lectures and he posts study materials and lecture notes online right no later than the day he gives the lecture. He tries his best to help his students. I highly recommend stats major students to take his class

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
2.0
STAT200
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 11, 2019
Would take again

This man should be standard of how CMU professors should teach. It doesn't feel like he's here just for research, as he really cares about his students! Wants all students to get A's and succeed. He posts A LOT of material to help you prepare for exams, and invites students to his office hours. Always has a smile on his face! Highly Recommended!

Respected
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
1.0
STAT200
Grade: A
Jan 9, 2020
Would take again

Might be the nicest professor on campus, and explains this very well. No additional work needed for this class.

Caring
5.0
2.0
STAT202
Grade: A
Jan 12, 2020
Would take again

Gordon is an angel. Notes are really clear and easy-to-access. has a lot of energy in class and made me want to show up. Gives a sheet of notes for each exam, and 2 sheets for the final. Always finished labs early. The projects are the hardest part of the course, don't procrastinate like I did. Wish he taught more courses!

5.0
2.0
STAT202
Jan 21, 2020
Would take again

Gordon is probably the best professor at Carnegie Mellon. He's extremely intelligent and wants his students to succeed unlike most Carnegie Mellon professors.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
STAT202
Grade: A+
Apr 14, 2020
Would take again

Professor Weinburg sets the bar for being an exemplary professor; he is extremely knowledgeable about his field and is passionate about helping his students. I learned a ton of content and enjoyed being in his class.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
STAT202
Grade: A-
May 18, 2020
Would take again

Best professor at Carnegie Mellon without a doubt. He genuinely cares and makes you feel like a person instead of a number, unlike other professors at Carnegie Mellon.

Amazing lectures
Caring
2.0
3.0
STAT202
Aug 13, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Im very bad with stats, and only took this course as a requirement. I watched lectures multiple times/went to office hours whenever I needed help with concepts/assignments. The grading was unfair, and I have compared my assignments with my friends and the sample papers. I tried to talk to him but he was rude and unfriendly & gave vague reasons.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
36200A
Nov 6, 2020
Would take again

The lectures and homework are really helpful but I recommend not underestimating this class, so make sure to study.

Accessible outside class
Test heavy
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
STAT202
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 26, 2020
Would take again

Weinberg is one of the best professors I have ever seen. He is extremely helpful when you have questions. His lecture is also easy to follow. He wants to clarify everything and make sure that everyone understand the concepts. If possible, I would definitely take more courses with him.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Inspirational
5.0
1.0
STAT201
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2020
Would take again

Professor was great, answers all your questions, super lenient with tests. The workload was amazingly light and as long as you somewhat pay attention in class you will do great.

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
STAT201
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2020
Would take again

Professor Weinberg gives a lot of homework, but they are easy and make you understand the class more. He prepares very well for lectures.

Lots of homework
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
4.0
STAT202
Grade: A-
May 22, 2021
Would take again

Gordon is the best professor at CMU without a question. Everyone on campus knows that as a fact.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
STAT202
Grade: A-
May 22, 2021
Would take again

Best professor at CMU without a doubt. That is what he is known for.

Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
STAT36200
Grade: A
Oct 18, 2021
Would take again

the class is especially easy if you've taken AP Statistics in high school

Respected
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
STAT202
Grade: A+
Oct 21, 2021
Would take again

Professor Weinberg is great! I'd love to take another class of his - both 36-200 and 36-202 were clear and honestly, pretty easy. The class organization was fabulous - all the important files were in one place.

Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
STAT202
Grade: A
Nov 10, 2021
Would take again

He is awesome. Super nice guy who is really passionate about his work and will help students directly. He knows what he is talking about and is an excellent teacher of the material.

5.0
3.0
DATA36200
Dec 1, 2021
Would take again

I really love this professor. Go to his office hours! Not enough people take advantage of them. It helps a lot to have explanations one on one. He is also just the sweetest professor and genuinely wants you to do well. Dont skip lectures and pay attention!

Accessible outside class
Lecture heavy
Caring
5.0
2.0
STAT202
Grade: A+
Dec 6, 2021
Would take again

I would honestly become his wife.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
STAT200
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2021
Would take again

Gordon is the reason why I didn't transfer out of CMU. I had him as a freshman thinking other professors would be as good as him because he is by far the best professor at Carnegie Mellon. Like he is the type of guy to serve as a friend when you are struggling at CMU. He was that professor and mentor for me when I needed it the most.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
1.0
STAT201
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2021
Would take again

Sweetest human being at CMU.

5.0
1.0
STAT200
Grade: A
Jan 9, 2022
Would take again

As someone who had never taken a stats course before, Weinberg made the material extremely easy to understand. He is the best professor at CMU and actually knows how to teach. Attendance isnt mandatory and if you dont attend the majority of classes you should be fine. The days notes are posted after every class which is helpful.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
STAT36202
Grade: A
Jan 9, 2022
Would take again

Honestly very inspirational and helped me transition from high school to college. Was expecting other professors to be as good as Gordon, but was sorely disappointed. He posts all notes with worked examples, sample midterms/finals/projects to practice and to know what you are doing, and if you are confused you can ask and he will answer concisely.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Caring
2.0
2.0
DATA36200
Grade: A+
Apr 4, 2022
Would take again

He is so nice, my friends like to say he is like a father figure always looking out for us. The day he explained skewness as the tail of the graph (which he turned into a dinosaur) I knew he was a professor who is here to teach because he loves it.

Amazing lectures
Respected
2.0
1.0
STATC
Grade: A
Apr 22, 2022
Would take again

Actually took 24220, but couldn't find course code. SUPER easy course. I attended 3 lectures and had an exam average of 96, and this is my first stats course. Exams take 25 min and he gives you 80min plus a 3 page note sheet with all the formulae you could ever need. If you can multiply and also passed calc I, you can get an A here.

5.0
1.0
STAT36200
Grade: A
Apr 27, 2022
Would take again

Great lecturer, incredibly kind, always understanding of certain issues that arise, responds quickly to emails as well despite having incredibly large classes.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
STAT36202
Grade: A
May 6, 2022
Would take again

This class was a breeze and Weinberg made the subject material really interesting. The course load is light and I would recommend to everybody!

Amazing lectures
Respected
5.0
2.0
STAT36200
Grade: A
Aug 8, 2022
Would take again

pretty easy class if you pay a little bit of attention during lectures, professor is super nice and funny, would definitely take this course again

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
36202
Grade: A+
Aug 24, 2022
Would take again

Amazing professor. Incredibly kind and a great teacher, which is a rarity in college. Answers emails super quickly and is always willing to explain concepts more clearly if you are confused. the course is also exceptionally organized, with everything on canvas and fillable notes always posted prior to class. cannot recommended prof Weinberg enough.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
36202
Grade: A
Aug 31, 2022
Would take again

Professor Weinburg is a genuinely nice professor, who is smart and well respected. His course is super doable if you put in the work and attend lectures.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
DATA36200
Grade: A+
Nov 1, 2022
Would take again

Professor Weinberg's is one of my favorite classes! He explains things clearly and the class is well-organized. I haven't really spoken with him personally but in class he always seems very nice and cheery. He also scans a copy of the lecture notes to canvas after each class so if you do miss a day you won't be left confused.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
STAT202
Grade: A
Nov 17, 2022
Would take again

Love Professor Weinberg. Would take his class a thousand times if I could. Best professor on campus hands down!!!!!

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
STAT36200
Grade: A
Nov 18, 2022
Would take again

And 36202 Very easy classes, but very interesting. Helped me choose my major. He scans the lectures and puts them online, makes it very easy to learn at your own pace. Most people don't end up going to the lectures, and you can do without them. Projects are challenging, but the TAs are very lenient graders. You get to bring a cheat sheet for exams.

5.0
2.0
DATA36200
Dec 13, 2022
Would take again

Professor Weinberg is great & 36200 isn't tough. He is very clear in lecture and 36200 is basically all lectures with one weekly recitation (you get a 100 just for showing up, recitation isn't graded on anything except for completion of the lab). He always uploads the notes after lecture too and they are very clear and detailed.

Clear grading criteria
Respected
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
36200A
Grade: A
Apr 22, 2023
Would take again

Professor Weinberg is very passionate and friendly. He also explains the concepts well. His handwriting is not very well, though, but it doesn't affect his teaching very much. Overall, he is a good professor and his classes are great.

Caring
4.0
2.0
36200A
Grade: A
May 10, 2023
Would take again

Such a nice guy and easy class too. It got boring at some times and by the end, many people stopped showing up to lecture because he posts lecture notes online and it is easy to review them and teach yourself. Final exam was probably the hardest but the projects and midterms were all easy. It was my easiest class at CMU so far.

Respected
5.0
2.0
36202
Grade: A
Aug 2, 2023
Would take again

Great guy. Kind, funny prof. with clear lectures. Delivers content well and makes statistics super interesting. Wish I went to lecture more often.

Amazing lectures
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
STAT36200
Grade: A
Aug 20, 2023
Would take again

Professor Weinberg is very passionate about what he teaches and is a super kind individual! He always finds a way to make lectures interesting and informative. He is also quick in responding to emails and gives incredible feedback. For 36200, the homework was very light, and the exams were not too difficult. I would definitely take his class again!

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
2.0
STAT36200
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2023
Would take again

He is so sweet and love his teaching!! I love the structure of the class and how informative his posted notes are.

5.0
1.0
36202
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2023
Would take again

He very much cares about the students. He made attending lectures in person worthwhile (even given the walk to the Mellon Institute), but also posts all lecture notes online.

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
36202
Grade: A+
Jan 17, 2024
Would take again

Weinberg is the best

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
36202
Grade: A
Jan 29, 2024
Would take again

So I was in my sophomore year of high school when I took his course. To sum it up, he's incredible. His lectures are easy to follow and he checked up on everyone to make sure we were ok with the content. He's so patient, kind, and knowledgeable, and I doubt I'll ever meet a better professor than him. He also drew smiley faces. Like- who does that?

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
STATC
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 17, 2024
Would take again

Professor Weinberg is the best. He is very passionate about what he teaches and clearly cares about the students. The workload for 36220 is manageable and the lecture notes are very helpful.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
STAT36200
Grade: A
Jun 4, 2024
Would take again

Makes boring lectures interesting. All in all, a really good professor... strongly recommended for future students.

Group projects
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
36200A
Grade: A+
Nov 15, 2024
Would take again

One of the best CMU professors , he actually cares about students!

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
36200A
Grade: A
Nov 20, 2024
Would take again

Weinberg is the absolute best. He's an incredible lecturer and makes the expectations for the class clear. All of the class materials are readily available on his (very organized) Canvas page. The content itself is among the easiest you'll find at CMU. You don't need to attend class to get an A, but I still recommend going because he's so awesome!!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
STAT36200
Grade: A
Jan 13, 2025
Would take again

Great Professor! The course is straightforward, with clear and easy exams. He scans the annotated material and puts it on canvas, making reviewing super convenient.

Clear grading criteria
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
36202
Grade: A
Feb 15, 2025
Would take again

Best professor

5.0
1.0
36202
Grade: A
Mar 11, 2025
Would take again

Amazingly organized. He has all the materials for the course ready on canvas and truly truly prepares you for your exams. exams are extremely easy, knowledge from courses are useful, and he's just a great guy overall. Never went to lecture and ended up with an A just by studying the course notes and going to lab every week.

Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
36202
Mar 21, 2025
Would take again

Extremely good professor

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
1.0
36200A
Grade: A
Apr 25, 2025
Would take again

Genuinely the sweetest professor here at CMU. He is so understanding and impassioned about what he teaches. Although you can easily obtain an A in this class without ever going to lecture(it truly is that easy), I'd recommend going just because of how good of a professor/person he is.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
36202
Grade: A
Apr 28, 2025
Would take again

He's genuinely so passionate about stats and it's extremely evident in his lively lectures. Extremely laid back and understands his class is usually on the back burner for most students. Definitely recommend!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

5%

Textbook Required

23%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

95% confidence
Based on 58 grades
Most common grades:
A (43)
A+ (11)
Not sure yet (3)
Grade Distribution
A(54)B(0)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(4)
Based on 61 reported grades
A: 43
A+: 11
Not sure yet: 3
A-: 3
Common Tags
Caring (32)
Respected (23)
Clear grading criteria (23)
Gives good feedback (14)
Amazing lectures (14)
Accessible outside class (12)
Amazing lectures (9)
Inspirational (8)
Rating Trend

Stable

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Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

36201

5.0

(3)

36202

5.0

(10)

STATS201

5.0

(3)

STAT200

5.0

(6)

STAT36200

5.0

(8)
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Difficulty by Course

STAT36202

2.5

DATA36200

2.3

STAT202

2.1

STATSA

2.0

STAT200

2.0

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