young and clear, talks and write fast during lectures, but knows the materials well, very well organized/planned prof and teachs good. marks hard sometimes on midterms, but overall, very good stat professor

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Good prof but incredibly hard tests/final. Know your stuff because you won't pass even if you skip on one thing. Don't bother buying the textbook he provides plenty of practice and worksheets online. Mine is still in it's plastic wrap.

You'll do well as long as you show up and do the work. Not too many surprises on the tests, but very, very thorough. Overall, nice guy (and not too hard on the eyes either) who expects a lot from his students, but will help you as long as you're smart enough to ask for it.

Very very good stats prof. however midterm was super hard. know your stuff and pay attention in class if you do, you'll do fine. overall excellent teacher but hard tests

Definately one of his kind, this guy is amazing and teaches with passion, he knows his stuff and don't screw around like many others. One of the better profs in my whole degree of 40 courses.

HE KNOW HIS STUFF WELL. U CAN EASILY GET 85-90% IN THE EXAMS IF U STUDY HIS NOTES AND EXAMPLES,THE OTHER 10% IS A LIL TRICKY REQUIRE A LIL BIT MORE THINKING...

Insanely hard tests... good teacher.

EXTREMELY passionate about the course. It's very important to show up to every class or it does get confusing. Textbook is more for extra help, but not necessary. MUST KEEP UP WITH THE WORKLOAD. If you do everything assigned, there are no surprises on tests and exams.

Obviously nobody here has taken MATH 323 with Jim. He makes this class nearly impossible, with his assignments that take 20 hours to do. I won't disagree with how passionate he is about statistics, but he's so passionate that he covers so many obscure examples (all of which are examined) and the textbook is just too general to study for his test.

Very good professor with high expectations. You have to really work hard for your mark in the class, and skipping is a huge no. Does a good grandma impersonation.

This class went by so much faster than I was expecting. Stallard is a cool, clear, funny guy and he definitely won't go easy on you. Listen (hard) and you'll be fine. Oh, and don't skip. Ever. He covers a lot of ground each class.

Good teacher. Print off his notes and fill them in like he tells you to. He gives you lots of problems but do them because honestly, if you do you won't be surprised by anything on tests or quizzes.

Really good teacher who knows his stuff and wants YOU to know your stuff as well. Quizzes are bearable, but midterm is impossible. Final is decent. Do what he assigns and you'll do well.

He is a great Prof. He really wants his students to learn and gives many examples. if you do the wuestions he asks and put some effort in you should do fine. Definately approachable during office hours. Suggest him over all others.

...wrong course name...He is a great Prof. He really wants his students to learn and gives many examples. if you do the wuestions he asks and put some effort in you should do fine. Definately approachable during office hours. Suggest him over all others.

Stallard is a great prof! Very passionate and dedicated. Dont buy the textbook he posts all of his notes online. Tests are relatively easy with a few challenging questions, if you study you will have no problem.

He's a great prof, easy notes as long as you print them off. tests are fair but often are very time consuming. Textbook is not needed... Attendance is a must, but who wouldn't want to go when Jim is sooo fine!

Knows his stuff, knows how to teach it. Quality instruction. Conversely, VERY high standards, no curving, BRUTAL tests. Lectures are fast paced, TONS of content, and requires nightly practice, particularly if you`re not mathematically inclined. Not the prof for you if you are even remotely lazy or skip classes. Go in work HARD or pass on Stallard.

The prof is quite thorough but has high expectation and is HARD. What you get is what you get. Doesnt allow for makeups nor curves. Great prof is you really want to learn the material thoroughly otherwise i wouldnt recommend it.

Awesome teacher, his quizes are easy, the midterm and final are hard. He assigns a ton of practise problems but as long as you know how to do his examples in class you should be set. Make sure you go to every class

Jim has a real passion for statistics, so i don't blame him for testing difficultly. Mathematical statistics isn't easy, but at least he makes it interesting! Be prepared to spend a lot of time studying for Math 321/323, but do so knowing that you'll be VERY well prepared to write the Society of Actuaries Exam P when you're done.

Holy smokes, this was a tough course. GO TO ALL THE CLASSES! Do all the practice problems, and you'll ace the quizzes. Midterm was tough. Make sure you understand the notes 100% and at least make an attempt at the practice questions!

Simply Stallard is the BEST! If you show up to classes and do the assignments you will do well in this class! He doesnt surpise you and he gives extra review sessions for finals! The class was awesome!

Make sure you attend his classes every time because his notes and examples wouldn't be the same without it. He's a great prof, explains everything very thoroughly. He has a real strong passion for stats, so his quizzes and exams may be challenging. Do your homework and study the notes and you'll do great!

An EXCELLENT prof! He absolutely loves stats, and when your done his class you will know stats in and out. Very hard class, however he is a very fair marker so you won't be cheated.

One of the better profs for statistics. Challenging midterm and final, but not impossible to do very well. Fair prof, easy to understand, but studying is a must.

I took this course thinking it would be okay cuz hes a good teacher, but this prof is too intense. His final was so long that most kids didnt finish and he docks marks for EVERYTHINGGG. so if you think partial marks will save u, they wont. i think he forgot he was teaching a 200 level course!! Too difficult.

Unless you're amazing at statistics (math or logic), 213&217 is hard. You'll need to spend a lot of extra time doing everything he assigns to properly learn everything. Print out his notes and go to class, because there are some things he says there that aren't mentioned in his notes that you print out.

Best prof I've ever had. Most challenging class I've ever taken. He gives clear notes showing several ways a problem can be asked and answered. He is passionate about stats so won't pass you for showing up. Tests are challenging. He's incredibly approachable and will spend as much time as necessary outside class to help you understand. Do the work

Great prof, really passionate, but a very hard marker. If you are in business and must take more stats/math classes he will give you a really solid base in stats. Otherwise avoid him, as he expects more than most other profs and you will have an easier time somewhere else.

Quizzes in 217 are easier than 213. However, the midterm and final are much more difficult. You must know your stuff inside and out b/c timing is critical. You should practice a lot of questions to make sure you do well. He is a fair marker on tests but the final that i had was really uncalled for. You have to be quick in the exam! lots of material

Easily one of the best teachers at the U of C. Very challenging class.. if your taking 323 or 321 check out UCAS, its worth it.

BEST STATISTICS PROF hands down. Lectures were very organized and extremely clear. Warns you ahead of time about what's on quizzes, midterms and finals. Not a hard class but LOTS of material... practice practice practice to make sure you are fast enough otherwise you'll run out of time. Textbook/Clicker needed but it helps ALOT

He is an amazing prof. Truly passionate about what he teaches. Make sure you go to class and do the problems he assigns from the text and you should be fine. Very approachable and helpful if you need extra help. Loved being in his class!

He is a great prof, very clear and easy to understand. He gives great notes and quizzes similar to practice questions he assigns. However, final and midterm extremely hard and long. If you don't write fast you will run out of time.

Very good prof, however he goes way to fast sometimes and covers a lot of material. The midterm and final are hard so make sure you know exactly what you are doing or you will run out of time. Study, study, study!

A decent teacher but definitely not one you want to take a class with if you're not willing to put in maximum effort. His tests and quizzes are exponentially harder than those of profs teaching the same class. He is cocky, which makes him intimidating to approach. On top of everything, his final is KILLER. Don't recommend.

Highly recommended. Very clear when teaching examples in class. Quizzes are very similar to examples he does in class. Midterm is easy if you understand the examples he does in class, but work fast! Final was a little harder than expected but not impossibe so study hard and you will be fine!!

Holy crap. Hardest math class I have taken in my math degree thusfar. Take his class if you're willing to work your butt off, its worth it. Tests are hard as hell. On the plus side, he is passionate about teaching and easy to understand. If you can survive his class, you can survive anything.

If you want to learn, this is the real deal. This guy is great at teaching. He rewards those who work hard in this class. Textbook is not required, his in-class notes are better! His quizzes are easy if you study. Having said that, his midterm and final are super hard. Key hints? STUDY HARD IN CLASS AND DO IT QUICK!

Hard tests,But the best teacher available.Takes the pain in helping you out.If you really want University Education take him.But if you just wanna get through the AVOID

If you don't have the mind for probability, this class will be a nightmare. HOWEVER, Stallard is hands-down the best teacher you could take for this class. Very understandable in lectures & good notes. He doesn't scale anything because he REWARDS HARD WORK AND EFFORT. If you do the assigned questions from the book and ask questions, you'll do FINE.

bad: tests are a little harder then others good: can actually understand him, notes are very clear, he explains everything amazingly, for a weeder course like stats 213, he is by far your best pick for a prof out of other choices

had him for both 213 and 217. like what other people said, his tests are hard. but after experiencing other profs, realized that he can really teach. go to lectures. understand his examples in his notes, you should be ok. His tests questions are like his examples. If you really want to do well, go to his OH and ask questions!

The best at explaining things. If you go to the lectures and study you will succeed. Pay attention to the examples he does in class as they are often used in the tests. Tests are extremely fair. He provides questions for you to do as practice in the textbook but I found them unnecessary. I just studied the notes, quizzes, and exams and got a B+.

Stallard is the best prof you could get for a stats course, he explains things extremely well. Just go to class and make sure you study his examples. You dont even need the textbook

Surprisingly arrogant but he is VERY straight forward. If you go to his class and make sure you understand all class and tutorial examples you don't even need the textbook. His tests are taken straight from his lecture and tutorial examples so if you understand those you should do well. Not a very nice guy but a good prof.

Attention actuarial science majors: Yes, it's true that Stallard's 321 course is very challenging but if you take the time to do well in his course, you will be thanking him when you go on to write Exam P offered by the Society of Actuaries. He does an excellent job of preparing students for the exam. And for the record, it's possible to do well.

A great professor, he makes the course easy to understand. Entertaining in lectures, with clear examples and expectations. A great teacher and a good guy. DONT BUY THE TEXTBOOK!

Great professor,extremely clear about course content,makes material straight forward and easy to understand.Provided time for final review,extremely helpful.Course itself isn't hard but not easy either,make sure you keep up with course content and you'll be fine.

Extremely clear and concise professor. recommend you get to know him and in turn he will get to know you-otherwise he is very intimidating. allows you to print note packages prior to class. Midterm is ridiculously long for a 50mon class and the final was hard. study in a group and use your TA! attending Stal's OH are a good idea as well-be prepared

Extremely good prof. Tests and quizzes are hard but fair, so study hard and be sure to know Minitab when required. Lectures are fun to attend and notes are crystal clear. Recommended!

Stallard is the best Statistics Prof you'll get. He prepared us very well for the final (which he wrote). As long as you study the notes and pay attention you don't need to buy the textbook. His midterm is hard to finish in 50 minutes but his final seems like a breeze at the end of the semester. HIGHLY RECOMMEND TAKING HIS CLASS!

Fantastic guy, very helpful, excellent teacher and extremely respectful. However, he does have very very high expectations. If you do all the homework questions you will do reasonably well on quizzes and midterm but the final was ridiculously hard. Be warned he is a VERY picky marker, as he will tell you himself.

His notes are amazing and really clear. He explains stuff really well. He will go kinda fast but if you pay attention and listen in class, you should be able to follow along. His quizzes and lab assignments are hard. So if you take his class, be prepared to work HARD - SUPER HARD.

Very step by step, logical explanations so concepts came across very clearly. exams involve lots of memorization, but easy enough besides that.

Tests are hard but he if you read all the notes that he has you will do well on the midterm and final. He is probably the best stats prof at the UofC I would recommend getting into his class. Just remember to review the notes prior to tests and you'll do fine

Somehow, even with all the spelling mistakes and the like, he still comes across as very clear. Really stresses the important/difficult points as needed. His notes cover everything in enough depth, and so long as you do all the questions on the lab exercises (not a lot to be honest), you're guaranteed to understand everything and do really well.

Although slightly itimidating, he is a great teacher! Always willing to answer any of your questions with clarity.

Stallard's notes are sometimes confusing and tend to be long winded, but he provides a good explanation during lecture.

Taking Stallard's class is not an easy A, but if you attend all his lectures, and do all the assigned work, you'll get a good mark. He's a fair marker, and he is good at explaining concepts!

Textbook was not needed, the notes he provided in class were enough to get me an A- in the course. Stallard talks clearly and has some funny jokes sometimes. Probably the best stat prof you can get. I'd recommend a class with him.

Great professor, but the material is difficult and requires a lot work (compared to my other classes at the time). He really gets the important points across, and provides extra problems to work on. Don't bother getting the textbook.

Amazing teacher and quite funny - not to mention extreeeeeemely good looking! He is a hard marker, and will tell you that himself, but if you attend his class and do ALL the work he assigns then you should get a good grade. I ACTUALLY learned something in this class.

attendance is mandatory, the course moves relatively quickly and he doesn't post notes online (only the questions, you have to fill in the answers). i was doing fairly average in the course, but the final completely wiped me out. it was unexpectedly hard in comparison to the midterms, so be prepared! also don't buy the textbook! useless and heavy

Stallard is the best prof, not to mention easy on the eyes! He is so clear with his examples and explanations. It is sometimes a challenging course, but if you put in the effort you will do well! He's so helpful and so easy to listen to. DON'T buy the textbook, I didn't use it a single time. Strongly recommend!

You don't really need the textbook. You must go to every lecture, you will benefit because he teaches very well. Taught the course well, and prepares you for 217. Midterms were fair, final was a little hard.

Very good prof. Good at explaining concepts and has very clear examples. His quizzes and exams are quite hard, although he does have high expectations. Final was very hard, but overall good prof.

Most organized, logically progressive class I have ever been in. engaging lecturer. tests are very fair. if you've been paying attention in class you're do fine. if not you're hooped. don't bother with the textbook but do go to class.

It seemed like a lot of people didn't even touch the textbook. I lived off that thing (and got an A+) because class was at 10am and I was too lazy to go most of the time. It was awesome that he followed the textbook. I took 321 with him and learned off class notes though. It's nice that you have the option to learn either way in his class :)

You have to take your time with this course and learn it thoroughly. The class is actually fun (no lie)! Sad to see it end but I dont miss assignment 2 and 6 -- uber long.

Book isn't necessary but attendance is a must! He has notes posted online to be followed during class. Exams were fair with no surprises. Had a FREE review session before the final to help us do well :) Prof knows his stuff

By far one of the hardest classes I've taken but Stallard gives you all of the material needed to do well on the exams. That being said, the textbook is completely unnecessary. His notes are very helpful and attending his classes is a must! Best prof to prepare you for STAT 217. Recommend!

Everything is good, except the result. He is able to explain complex things in a nutshell. Very good sense of humor and choice of clothes. However, there is a huge gap between in class examples and midterms/finals. You guys forgot that you here not to teach 5 (out 100) superstars, but to give decent level of knowledge to every student (who works).

By far the best professor I have had for statistics. It was a privilege taking a course with him. He left me with a very strong foundation in statistics, which has already helped me in other classes and exams. Tests are not easy, but incredibly fair. Those who work hard and take the exams seriously are rewarded.

He is my all-time favourite stats prof. I'm not a math person, I struggle with statistics but Jim is incredibly helpful and has awesome teaching skills. He engages the class and always makes sure people are understanding his lectures. I also really enjoyed his class, he has a great sense of humour and is very compelling.

Jim as an very good teacher. He presents the content in a clear and comprehensive way, and provides an excellent understanding of the entire course. I would highly recommend taking any statistics course from him.

I love Jim as a prof! He's fantastic and makes the class very interesting. I definitely do not have an aptitude for math-related courses but he made this class very easy to understand. The tests were fair and marked in a good amount of time. He is very kind and always willing to help! I'd recommend him to anyone.

Jim is a fantastic Prof! He is clear, concise, interesting and very well organized. Textbook was unnecessary since he gave superb examples and explanations. He had clear expectations and his tests were fair. Try your hardest to take his class, he is one of the best!

Bar none MATH 321 with Jim had the best structure, organization, and presentation of a course I have ever taken. Having known several people who've had to repeat this course, I was expecting it to be a lot harder. The notes are so robust it allows you to cover a lot of material and perhaps that adds to the difficulty. Overall great prof.

Stallard does have an ego problem, and it does make him somewhat intimidating to approach. He is crystal clear during lecture which is nice, but he moves at a very fast pace. It can make it difficult to understand what's happening. The midterm and final are INSANE. Far too long and difficult to not grade on a curve which he doesn't! Avoid him.

Super fun and clear, loud voice and dresses niiiiiice. He answers questions so well and his assignments review anything learned in class and challenge you sometimes. If you dont have friends in this class thats good, because you need to focus instead of sharing answers and not knowing how to do a question.

Understands student needs

Good prof; clear lectures and good notes. Exams are fair but are only 50 minutes long and are somewhat rushed. He does not believe in curving grades. You get what you get. Also, lots of Tophat for bonus marks. Assignments are tough but help prepare you for exams.

Really good at teaching the material but the exams are tough. If you do all the assignments and labs it's manageable though.

no enough time to finish exam, and it's sooooo hard, too much questions.

I had a different prof, but I went to his review session and he was amazing. I sat there for three hours and didn't get bored at all. TAKE THIS PROF FOR STAT213. None of the other profs are good (at least what I've heard). I went to one review session and I wish I had him as my prof. If I had him, the final would be easy. Amazing and hilarious guy.

He was very clear and had good lectures. But he made the course way more difficult then it need to be, i would choose another prof if you have him.

Stallard himself is not that bad, he explains everthing in a clear and understood way. Also, the material is pretty OK, when you study it you feel like that's quite easy. HOWEVER, he makes exams hard and long enough to let you know you can't make it. You need to spend like 4 hours everyday to go through everything to make an A, and Final is insane

If you work hard, easily to get A.

Great prof. Easy if you put in the work

For those who are skeptical about taking Stats 213 with Professor Stallard, do not be if you are studious. His lectures are of high calibre. Anyone who is concerned with getting a high level of understanding regarding intro stats SHOULD take a class with him. I aced the mid-term so it is very possible to do well in this course. Medium workload.

Tough class does his best job to make sure you have a fair chance

If you're looking to learn stats, he is a great prof. Very good lectures, examples in class have close similarities to the assignments that usual correlate to the midterms. Kind of vague when asking for help via email, I recommend going to his office hours for help, he is usually quite good there. Test are hard and he will not curve.

hes chill

Provides you with amazing lectures,going to them is key to succeeding in the course. His assignments are hard at the start but provide you with good practice of the concepts learned in class. This class REQUIRES YOU TO PUT IN WORK in order to get a high grade. Midterm average was 51% (no curve). But with work getting a good grade is highly possible

He is an excellent prof, knows his stuff, but his tests are impossible.

One of the best profs for stats. He is really clear with explanations and expectations. He is a tough marker but you should know what to expect as he tells you multiple times what to avoid doing on tests.

Great prof who knows exactly what he is doing. Attend Class. DO EVERYTHING he assigns, and you will do ok. If you don't, then expect a fail in his class.

He's a good prof, easy mid terms and final

Class with Stallard will not be a walk in the park. He really makes you stay on your feet and his lack of leniency towards grading will make you put in the necessary work effort to do well in his class. if you put in the hours, do practise questions, attend lectures AND labs, you should do fine.

It is hard to find a good stats prof at U of C. Jim is one of them. Has a sense of humor so lectures are not that boring. Every aspect of the class was fair, do what he tells you to and you will do well. Again take him for stats if you get the chance

One of my favorite profs I've had. Put in the effort that he asks and you will find that stats is easy and kinda fun. Had him for both 213/217, would recommend taking him if you care about actually learning stats, he comes off as intimidating in 213 but he softens up in 217.

Good prof. Tests aren't easy but he lays out the ground work to get an A in the class. You follow what he says and you will succeed

He is a great prof, he is straightforward and gets to the point. I didn't think I was going to enjoy this class at first but I really did.

Taught clearly, lots of examples. Tough grading and tough tests!!! But lays out the ground work to help you get there, really seems to be enjoy the topic he teaches. Loved him, would want all my stats courses through him if possible!

Stats 217 is definitely a harder course that requires lots of PRACTICE. Jim is very clear about what is expected from students. You can get an A as long as you do everything he tells you to do. Assignments and labs are straight forward and can boost your marks easily. Participate in top hate questions for bonus marks! Great prof and cares a lot.

He teaches materials very clearly and his note print outs and in class examples are very helpful. His use of top hat in lecture forces you to be attentive. His midterms are notoriously more difficult than the other stat profs and since he is head of the department expect your final to be too.

Stats is a hard subject but Stallard teaches really well, cares for students' learning. Midterms are brutal, his class tends to do much better on the final because he writes it and prepares you for it- but compared to other classes you'll probably have a lower average going in to the final

Daddy Jim is such a good prof. The quality of his teaching is great and he is approachable in class and outside of class. His lectures are crystal clear which makes STATs very doable. His notes are amazing, but he doesn't post anything on d2L so attend class. He has harder midterms than other profs, so prepare to study.

if you want to pass, he or Robinsons are the only lectures worth attending. Teaches concepts well and tests fairly, has a good sense of humour as well during class

Took STAT 217 with Jim a few semesters ago, and while I got a B- in STAT 213, I ended STAT 217 with an A+. Put in the work, review the notes everyday and you will honestly do well in the course. Don't expect to get a good grade if you don't put in the effort.

Stallard is the best stats prof. His class is harder, but it pays off for the final. He explains all the concepts well and walks through lots of examples

Take STAT 213 with Jim. He phrases questions on the tests exactly the same as he does in class so pay attention. His midterms are harder than other profs, but they're fair and you can definitely ace them. He doesn't curve tests, but his class average for the final is always higher than the other lectures because he actually knows how to teach.

Amazing notes and lectures. Must attend lectures to take the notes down. Very clear and detailed notes. Did not use textbook. Final was really hard.

He is very good at teaching statistics easily the best stats prof but the one thing I was upset about was that he doesn't curve our marks like every other stats prof. I consistently did better than my friend in another class doing 10% on every exam, but because of the curve we ended up with the same letter grade.

Stats 205 was a mandatory class I had to take for my degree but professor Stallard made it possible. If you do everything he says, practice the labs, follow his notes word for word, you will do well. Everything on his tests is covered in class, so just study! He makes you work for your marks, but for the final you will be fully prepared!

Assignments are time consuming (easily 10+ hours for most of them). Class worthwhile (applied statistics focus). Final was hard (need to be quick at recognizing concepts as well as performing operations with R). Professor was helpful and informative. Don't agree with others' ratings but not shocked (not everyone did well). WOULD take class again.

Jim was honestly the best professor I've ever had. This course was very difficult but you can do well if you are willing to work. He definitely prepares you for upper-level Stat/Math courses by really instilling the concepts in your brain. My final grade wasn't great but that was due to my laziness, not his teaching. Even still, I learned a ton.

If you really pay attention in class and do ALL the practice assigned you'll do really well. Great prof but one of the tougher courses foresure

Amazing prof. Explains concepts very well, reinforces knowledge through examples and tophat. Practice at home you will do great. Refuses to curve, but final exam average is highest out of all other classes. If you actually want to learn statistics, go to him. Very clear about what he expects from students, and provides many exam review materials.

Go to lectures and pay attention! Tests are hard but it's all in his lectures. Memorize exactly how to write interpretations and conclusions. Know how to do things but also understand why - tests are mainly why and not how. Go to the Haskayne tutorials, Sean is great help! Actually try for the labs cause they're actually helpful.

Stallard teaches STAT 217 better than any other prof, but the tradeoff is that his tests are harder and he marks much harsher than other profs. He's also not the nicest guy to seek help from. You'll learn a lot but expect to put in a ridiculous amount of work into one class.

Stallard was an amazing stats prof. You have to work hard to get a good grade, but if you do everything he says and pay attention in class, you will do well. His tests were hard but very fair. Everything on the tests was covered by him in class. He is very clear with his expectations and provided very helpful study guides. Strongly recommend.

Honestly if you just do what he tells you to do you'll for sure get an A.

For those who are passionate about the courses they take with Jim, he will be exactly what you're looking for. He's extremely engaging and enthusiastic about material. In fact he could easily reach the back of a 300 seat auditorium with his voice alone, as he often raises it to effectively provide emphasis. Jim is an abrasive gift to pedagogy.

Teaches the class clearly and simply. Tests are exactly what you expect and what he covers. Second quiz was very difficult but other than that it was an easy class.

Jim is a beauty, hes interesting in lecture, and drives the concepts home. His notes are really detailed, all you gotta do is go to class and fill them in. Do what he tells you to and youre golden.

Stallard explains things very well and very clearly. Class material had good flow and made sense as he taught it. I learned more than I thought and did better than expected. He makes great study guides to help prepare us for exams. Do what he suggests in terms of homework, attend all classes if possible and complete your notes and you'll be fine!

Stallard is a great prof. I was so lucky to have had him for stats 205, as I suck at math. You have to work really hard in this class but his notes are so good, he gives great study guides and his expectations are clear. Participate in top hat, study hard and follow his instrcutions and you will be fine.

I bounced between really disliking Jim Stallard and thinking he was alright. Overall, he was a good instructor. His lectures and notes were excellent, although sometimes overloaded. His biggest faults are that he is patronizing towards his students and is overly particular about certain details, and lax on others.

The assignments take hours and hours, but they're really not that difficult as they're almost the same as in class examples. Stallard always explained everything well and he often showed us how to do examples by hand and with R which was helpful. The project was also fun and it was marked fairly. Final was open book and he told us what he'd test.

Stallard is a stern professor, but quite good at teaching. Statistics isn't the most exciting thing, but you find yourself paying attention to answer tophat questions (which are for a bonus 3% to your grade). Exams can be a bit of a time crunch but are definitely doable with time to spare if you know your stuff and kept up with the material.

Hes a really great prof and explains concepts nicely; however, this course is definitely heavy. There are weekly quizzes, assignments, labs and questions. However, if you stay on top of it you will do great! Quizzes/midterms/final is a combination of multiple choice and fill in the blanks.

Stallard was one of my best profs. I always knew where we were in the course and I never worried about not knowing which lectures to watch each week. Though it is a bit of a tough course requiring lots of work, you will always be on top of everything if you follow the super clear schedule. Organization is key for success and Stallard provided this.

Stallard communicates material effectively, and lecture examples and lab quizzes are exactly like the questions you'll see on exams. He's pretty impatient and rude, but if you sound Very positive in your emails, you'll receive good responses. Probably the best-organized online course I've seen - daily checklists with everything you need to cover.

BEST PROFFESOR EVER!Professor Stallard is an exceptional teacher. He is so helpful, and conveys the material really well. The content can be tough, but I'm happy to say he makes it easier to grasp. Lots of assignments but "a little bit of DATA everyday keeps the C's and D's away" (JS).Ppl complain bout the textbook usage but its a good book to have

1 Live class per week - essentially a tophat quiz 2 checklists a week , about 4/5 videos each. 10 mins per video 9 assignments (Kinda long) tophat with each checklist. All writtenexams Lots of work in the course but not difficult. Mostly stat217 in rstudio. He makes sure you learn with all the videos and assignments. pretty good prof!

Stallard would explain concepts very well (both by hand and in R) but assumed students had a more technical backgrounds so would skim over things I had never learned. It took extra time to learn material and the assignments were very long but fair. If you put in the work, this class is extremely rewarding.

This is a guy that will teach you statistics, he is a very respectable and fair professor. One of the best I have ever had.

Statistics is seem like such a boring subject but Professor Stallard made it so interesting. His lectures are very valuable and you can tell that he really cares about teaching properly. Midterms have way too many questions for the limited time given, but the questions are fair. If you put in the work, you will be fine. Best prof ever!

Dr. Stallard is an excellent prof and you can tell he really loves statistics. He is always cracking jokes which helps when you're stressed! Although I did find it hard to follow him in class, he has LOTS of homework/practice (top hat, assignments, textbook, ect) to practice and get confident with the material.

Great professor but never again. You will not survive if you don't put in the time to do well. 1 test and 1 assignment per week, 2 midterms and a final. You will absolutely fail if you don't show up for classes. Also, $100 textbook is mandatory for the software you need in this class. (statcrunch)

Professor Stallard was an excellent guide throughout our Data Science capstone projects this semester. His detailed feedback was both fair and constructive, which allowed us to improve our analysis skills and deliver quality results. This resulted in us completing a full-scale Data Science research project, from start to finish, with great success.

Just go to class! Yes, he can be a tough grader, but like he's mentioned a lot if you just go to class and participate you will be fine. He even gives the option of getting an extra 3% on top of your final grade. He supplies lots of extra resources and so much practice outside of class. His lectures are clear and he teaches well.

Professor Stallard is a really wonderful and well respected instructor. His exams are fair and consistent in terms of difficulty. His office hours were incredibly helpful and it is clear that he is committed to the success of his students.

exams are straightforward and fair: if you study you should comfortably be able to receive at least an 80% unless you're used to daydreaming during your midterms you should be able to learn most if not all concepts in assignments very fair professor, don't complain because you didn't study or do any work.

Stallard clearly cares about his students, and makes it pretty obvious what's on the test and how to answer so as long as you give him half your attention you can easily get an 80 on the midterm. Uses a lot of tophat, and the textbook is mandatory if you want to be able to submit assignments which is annoying

Class is pretty easy as long as you put in effort! Exam content is exactly the same as questions done in class. Stallard goes fast but is clear and covers lots of practice questions that are extremely helpful for studying. Only complaint is that more time should be given for exams as you must work fairly fast to finish in time.