Very organized, provides printed notes so you can focus on learning the material he presents in class, you know what is expected of you from the first day of class-no surprises, and very good at presenting difficult material

It's a hard class, regardless of who teaches it. He does a good job at presenting the information and helping you to understand it. He is too harsh and picky when it comes to grading homework. Expect to be treated like a 7th grader working on a story problem.

From what I have heard he is one of the better professors to take for DS 265. And I have to agree. I took it in the spring so he moved fast, but he had to so that he could cover everything. Don't expect to get out early, he keeps you the whole time. The note packets he makes you print out are very useful and easy to study.

Makes you work hard but if you do the homework it is easy.Very clear on concepts,fundamentals and makes this difficult subject quite manageable.

Difficult course no matter who teaches it. He moves quickly through the material. Arrive on time and sit toward the front of class so you have a good view of overhead slides. Keep up with material, impossible to master material once you fall behind.

Class was fairly easy if you keep up and ask questions. His prepared notes really help summarize everything. Keep up and do the homework and an A is in the bag. Again, not so much the prof, but KEEP UP!

He kinda smiles like the grinch when you are wrong about an something in class, but hes very helpful in his office hours. do homework study the slides and take your time on the tests. and you can pass the dreaded stats class he teaches

Dr. Scazzero is very enthusiastic about statistics. Although very tough in terms of expectations, he really knows how to teach a difficult subject. I worked hard for my B+, but I learned more in this class than many others. The concepts taught in his class also helped in future courses, not direct application but in concepts. I highly recommend.

BEST STATS TEACHER TO TAKE!!!! Hammound is good but Scazzero is better he breaks down stats for me and it was so easy to learn, but stats is still a hard subject not an easy A, i still got a c plus even with Scazzero, I had a tutor from the holman center and i went to his office hours, anal on the comp projects though PLEASE TAKE STATS WITH HIM!!!!

AMAZING Professor. I just went to class, copied the notes, and did all the MANDATORY homework and by the time the exams came up they were easy with a little studying because he taught everything so well! HE is the best teacher ever and really cares about every student understanding the information. Just listen to his detailed instructions!

He was GREAT! For such an extremely difficult subject, he really worked hard to try to make sure you understood each concept along the way. You can tell he has taught this course a LOT. Very well-prepared and clear about what was expected of you. I highly recommend Prof. Scazzero. He has a corny sense of humor, but you can see he really enjoys this

Definitely the best stats teacher to take. Exam questions come directly from the slides and homework. Show up, pay attention, and do the work in order to get an A.

I had to re-take this class (I had Klungle my first time) & this professor is AMAZING! When you have questions after class, he is very helpful & nice about it (doesn't make you feel stupid). Print out the lecture notes for every chapter that he posts, they are a lifesaver & he uses the same notes to actually teach the class. Take him for DS265!

Tests can be rough if you dont keep up. But he provides you with TONS of examples and will be-labor seemingly easy points to make sure everyone gets it. Good prof overall, easy class if you took stats before.

Great professor, made the class entertaining. The class notes is the only thing I studied, as the book was overly confusing. Attendance is not mandatory, but for a class like statistics it's best to attend. Participation is expected so pay attention!! A+ professor though!!!!

Good professor, but with a few flaws. You get everything you need for tests from lectures and homework, so there are few surprises on tests. But you really need to study, as he presents a lot of material, and goes pretty fast. Always willing to go over things you don't understand. He is very anal about grading, and takes points off for everything.

The second time I had to take stats, I took it with Scazzero and I understood the material A LOT better! It is still a difficult class, but he explains the material very well and makes it easier to understand. Study the notes and do the assigned problems and you will do fine on the exams. His formula sheet is a lot easier to understand than others!

He is a good insructor , but he goes so fast on material unless someone stop him for Questions.Harsh at grading and not helpful at all when ask regards projects.

Stats is hard in general. If you don't have a strong foundation in math you will have to work HARD to stay on top of this material. Take this class at Washtenaw (wcc) it is easier. Scazzero is the best at emu but he still grades very hard and you probably won't get the grade you deserve because he takes points for stupid reasons.

I just finished this course Fall of 2012. Yes, he is a tough grader and it was irritating at times. He will mark you down for little things, but it will actually force you to turn in good work. As long as you put alot of effort into the homework, the tests are easy. Great Professor,very friendly,highly recommended!!

Excellent professor! Obviously, it's a tough class but he's very clear and sticks to his syllabus. No notes during test taking, but he gives you a formula sheet. I took it in the summer term so it was a lot of info crammed into a short time, but he made it easy. Be sure to do the homework problems even though they're not graded.

Very easy A- imo: 85-90 = A-, 80-85 = B+, 75-80 = B. He will take points off because you said "strong correlation" and not "strong positive correlation". Every freaking little error is a point off. With low points on HW and Tests they add up fast (my last hw got 14.5/18 = 80%). VERY ORGANIZED, do/understand HW and you don't need to study for tests

Dr Scazzero is your only hope for Statistics at EMU. He's a nice nerdy guy that really knows his stuff. He takes foreign concepts and breaks them down to addition/multiplication/division. Don't be afraid, just pay attention in class DO THE HOMEWORK!!! You only need the book for homework.

Interesting class with about 1 to 2 hours homework per week + 3 tests. We started with over 20 students and now have about 12. If you go to each class and spend time on HW it's an easy B or more (80 = B+). Tough class to get an A because he takes points off for tiny errors. I got high 80s on tests and was the #2 or #3 best score in my class of 12.

Those people giving Dr. Scazzero a low score would have failed with any other professor. This is the hardest class at EMU. Scazzero goes over how to do the problems. He is your only hope of passing the first time: pay attention, ask questions, and do the homework (2x). He will call you out for texting in class, though. :-)

I got an A- (about an 87%). Interesting class where you will learn something new every single class. Aside from slashing points off for little things (which automatically drops you to the 80-90 range) it's a great class. Scored 107/120 on final (89%). I probably got everything right but a few minor and insignificant details!

the key thing in this class IS attendance even though it is not required. He has a lot of great examples of the problems in class. You just have to be there to understand the concept and take down the notes! D+ the first time because I showed up 2/3 of the time, but second time i never missed class and I got a solid A!

Did a great job of explaining the difficult course material. Went through several examples in class, which was very helpful in preparing for exams. Doing the homework is a must!

I had him for DS265 and I highly recommend him. It is a difficult course but he is by far the best statistics teacher you will ever have. I am now in another stats class and I can honestly say he is the best. STUDY you can't just do nothing and do well. His notes will set you up for success. He will help you. He is fair and will curve. Best ever.

Great professor! Good sense of humor and is always willing to help students. Tries to make class engaging, so expect to be called on to participate every class. A bit of a picky grader. Grade consists of computer projs., 3, possibly cumulative exams, and participation pts. Review the notes and do the HW. Grades on curved scale (85 - 100 is an A).

3 tests and a handful of projects, which he walks through step by step. Projects are easy points. Harsh grader on tests, no chance to try and get points back. Once he passes them back, grades are final. Lecture can get boring at times but notes are all typed out for you with examples to fill in. Didn't use book unless you chose to do homework.

This class is hard, but he is a good professor. As long as you put effort in, do the homework, and come to class, you'll pass. He curves the grading overall, (B- is 70%-75%). But it is a hard class. He gives lots of homework, but 85% of the grade is from the 3 tests.

Took his DS265 class as a graduate student after his graduate class was canceled. It really wasn't that hard. He curves the class so an 80 is still an A for the undergrads not for the grad students though. Do the homework before class as best you can. Pay attention in class then do the homework again. What you don't understand, go talk to him

You definitely have to work hard and be dedicated to learning the material. It was very difficult, but I passed. He makes you work for your grade and doesn't make it as easy as other classes which I now appreciate. Most people don't like him, but he was great when I took his course. Would take him again!

Statistics is a hard subject alone but having a professor that refuses to clarify the material makes it even harder. Mr. Scazzero has his priorities all wrong, hes more concerned that his class will cheat, rather than making sure his students know the material. Maybe they wouldnt be inclined to cheat if he could actually teach you something.

Crystal clear lectures. Makes you work hard for the grade which is good because I learned the most from him. Gives about 5 projects which resemble exercises from the notes-could add more projects to boost your grade if asked. 2 exams,1 cumulative final. Attend the class, do the homework, go to his office hours and you shall pass. Good luck!

I'd say give him a chance. He comes off gruff at first, but if you point out your specific concerns to him, he will try his best to accommodate. Lectures do teach you the material. He works through problems in class instead of reading a wall of text. I think he is overall a decent person and professor. Would take a class with him again.

Professor Scazzero was a great professor he truly cared about his students and wanted to help them. I was someone who struggled in that class but I was able to get help by going to office hours and asking questions. He is super accessible outside of class and will answer your questions. Put the work in this class and you will be fine.

Everything you need to know is in the textbook. As long as you do the homework problems the class is pretty easy. He curves the grades so an 85% overall or above is considered an A. I didn't need to study much out of class, but it all depends on you and how fast you pick up new concepts.

People complain a lot about this class, but if you are at least decent with math and actually pay attention to what he says this class is not hard. Using the homework and the in class notes to study is the best way to get a good grade as well as understanding what the formulas are and what they correspond to. The projects/hw are free points too.