This was an extreamly diffucult class that I was not looking forward to taking it, but even though it was very hard, professor Beck did an excellent job in teaching it. He was tough, but he truly wanted you to do well in his class.

Very Hard... goes very quickly and expects students to keep up. Easily aggrevated. Always reminding students how hard the class is. "Look at all the new empty seats" at beginning of every class.

I was terrified of this class when i first started it. I attended the weekly help sessions which were very helpful and I ended up getting an A. (I hate math, by the way) Beck can be a hardass, but he's just doing it to make students work harder. I thought he overall was a nice guy.

He was a great instructor. It's just a hard class, and you can't let that be the base for the way you feel he does his job. He really does care that his students pass, only if they do what is necessary to pass...like, for instance, do the work!!

Lynn Beck is a good teacher. He is a little unclear teaching the second half of the semester, but he is always willing to help and their are tons of outside help opportunities. Just get good grades on all the quizzes and everything else will fall in place, I promise.

Very helpfull and fun

The first couple wks of class is scary... do the study guides, go to class, take the quizes and you will get a C.

beck was a decent teacher overall. very friendly. very understanding. the class was hard, but stats is supposed to be. if you have him, go in a talk to him a few times about the projects, he reallly takes that into consideration when grading you. tests are difficult, study hard, quizzes too

Lynn Beck was an incredibly accurate professor.His tests were outrageously difficult, but that is simply because the class is statistics!He will notice if you apply yourself and apply that to the grade you receive.I took this class 2 years ago and could still do the problems.I highly recommend.STUDY

He's a good teacher! He gives you all the material you will need to get an A in the class. The rest is up to you. You must put in the time. I took him a few semesters ago. I can also still do the problems. It's cool stuff.

I can't really give him a bad rating, because he does get the material across, but what a jerk. If you can tolerate him, and actually want to learn, you will do well. If you're taking the class just because you have to, get another prof.

Did a good job making sure students understood problems. Admittingly knows inputs personal opinions into class but is working on it. Needs to spend more time on regression, but overall a good teacher.

Beck is an awesome teacher.as long as you go to class and pay attention AND do the practice quizes he puts online you WILL get an A in his class.Furthermore, he is one of the most understanding professors I have ever had.Go into his office if you need help he will make sure you understand it

I took beck after I failed the class before. He is MUCH better than the prior teacher i had (Sullivan) and actually wants you to do well. He would do absolutely anything to go out of his way to help a student. I got a B after getting an F a few months earlier from Sullivan. I highly recommend him for this class over other teachers.

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He was an alright teacher

Has quizzes every week which force you to learn the material. Puts up practice quizzes online. Updates grades online so you know exactly how you are doing in the class. The two projects are hard..unless you go to his office then he will tell you exactly what to do to get a 100. Very nice guy and very helpful, wants students to do well.

Do the hw and study the pre-quizes. Pay attention in class and participate. You will have no problem getting doing well in this class.

Great teacher. He is willing to help as long as you're willing to ask for it. Do the pre-quizzes, follow along in class, and ask questions and you'll do great. The projects are not that difficult to do.

people who have problems with him just have problems with the material. it's not beck's fault that you don't have a strong enough math background. anyone who has strong math skills should have no problem with the class. professor beck is a great teacher and more than willing to help you if you need it so stop complaining if you can't do math!

Everyone complaining that he does not help obviously never went to his office.I sat in his office for hours and he went over everything making sure I understood it. He also came in on two Saturdays going over the midterm with his students! This is a hard class that you need to dedicate time to, just because you didn't doesn't make him a bad teach

Great Teacher! Difficult, but fair. He will help you as much as you ask. Go to class. If you miss a class you will be lost. Ask questions. He may not explain something as clear as he should the first time. Do his practice quizzes. They are usually just like the real quiz. Study! I learned A LOT in this class. But you have to make an effort

Good teacher tries to use as many examples as possible. Attendance is a must to pass this course. 1-2 hours of study time for each class period is a Must. Good Teacher is really willing to work with you...take advantage of office hours!

He was very helpful the whole semester. Make sure you go to class and pay attention. I heard he was hard and alot of people had failed, but he was very clear and if you make an effort, you will do just fine.

He is probally my favorite teacher that I have taken at SIUE. I didnt really appreciate him until I got into classes later classes that are based on the information you learn in his. He really makes you learn the material but is extremely helpful if you go to his office.

You have to study to learn. Ask for help when you need it, but don't wait too long. Do your very best from the start, and you'll do fine. Be sure to keep your grades at at least a B level before the final. Take advantage of any extra efforts he gives.

The hardest "A" you'll ever earn at SIUE is in this class. It's not Lynn Beck's fault, though; he warns you on day 1 that 40% of the students who take this class fail out. My advice is to do ALL homework and pre-quizzes and work hard on the project. He loves students who try, and he's fun to chat with during office hours! (Ask him about Brazil!)

I agree...it's the hardest A you'll ever earn but you'll be so satisfied when it's over. Very demanding class. Do every assignment and definitely go in periodically for your project. If he sees you in his office and knows you're working hard, he slaps a 100% on it right in front of your face. Awesome guy to get to know.

i felt like the class really prepared me for more hard classes. he could not have been any more helpful. If you go to his offices and do his prequizzes, your golden. Also a great guy in general

Beck is an AMAZING teacher. One of the best that I have ever had. He is SO willing to help his students and really wants them to succeed. He doesn't like to deal with students who don't study or try and weeds them out. Stick with it and you should do OK. He does talk about personal stuff during lecture, but I think it is a nice break.

I loved him. Here is a guy who wants to help students learn. This class is hard with whoever you take it with, but he made it enjoyable. (Statistics fail rate=50%)I love his antidotes and stories. He always try to use real world examples. Very helpful especially after class. Holds group study sessions with those who need them. HIGHLY RECCOMMENDED!!

Beck has a bad reputation for nothing! If you go visit him, you will get an A. Attend SI sessions too, they help out. You will use this class in other classes as well, so it really helps to understand the material!

Beck is really a great guy! I agree that he has a very bad reputation for no reason. The class started with 100+ ppl and ended with 20 of us. IT'S an EXTREMELY HARD class. He is very willing to help. GO TO HIS OFFICE!! And you will be fine. I thought I was doomed and went to his office and managed a B in the class.

Beck is one of the best statistics teachers. The people who give him a bad review do not put time in the material or do not show up for class. The quizes prepare you for the tests. Also, if you go to his office he is more than willing to help you. ATTEND STUDY SESSIONS. The project is easy if you turn it in a few times and he will give you a 100%.

Pro. Beck is a very nice guy, he will help you if you go to his office, but this is very hard class, and you will have lots of work every week.

Mr. Beck's class is very time consuming but you will learn a lot. Go to his office for help and to receive a better grade. Most likely half of the people will drop this class. Nice guy. A lot of HW and studying. Good luck

The class is definatly hard but not impossible. Go to class and also GO TO HIS OFFICE hours to ask questions on memos and homeworks. Also, SI is extremely helpful to go to those to prepare for quizzes/test. He tries to make the class really hard at the beginning so people drop it. Just stick with it till the end.

Prof. Beck is a great teacher!! The course is somewhat difficult but he (the professor) is not. He is very helpful during office hours. You may also find the SI (supplemental instruction) sessions helpful.

Anyone who complains about Prof. Beck obviously didn't do enough work. If you apply yourself and actually try you can get an A or B. He's very helpful outside of class and notices when you're putting your best foot forward. He's a good professor but gets a bad rap because he makes students earn their grade, which is how all professors should be.

Second time taking the class - and I've got so much more out of it. You NEED to go to his office. Her certainly picks favorites but don't complain if you don't go. Got a D last time and A this time. Much better second time around. Learn what he wants and give it to him. Not that bad once you learnt he hard way.

This is a tough class but he is a nice guy. Go to his office hours he is very helpful. Get good grades on the homework and you have to study for his quizes. You don't have any tests, only a midterm, final, and a quiz every week. Study and you should do well in the class.

I'm a former student of the Beck, and I love to check in periodically to see how many people bag on his methods. Truth be told, he's really fair, and there is no favoritism. He simply wants students who care enough to try. Show up with a good attitude and no gripe, put your head down and work. If you do that A, B, or C, no problem. Good Luck!

Statistics is a historically difficult class. It basically determines if you are Business worthy. The Beck at first is intimidating, but as half the class drops the criteria gets easier. I spent a lot of time on this course but managed a C first time. Learn to ask questions and for examples. The Beck will help.

Stats is the "weed out class" of any decent School of Business. You will hate your stats professor anywhere you go. First half of the semester, Beck will make you so angry and confused. Study hard to make it through. After the midterm he will ease- up and you can enjoy the essence that is Mr. Beck. Interesting man. I'd take him again.

Professor Beck is an interesting man. He tries to intimidate people the first week of class so they will hopefully drop. People complain about his homework but if you take it too him he will tell you what you need to get an A. His midterm and final exams are hard but passable. As far as quizzes just study and hope he doesnt ask something random.

I took this class twice. First time I never went to his office and tried to learn the work on my own which landed me a D. Second time I went to his office every week, learned his way of doing things and went to SI before every quiz/test and got an A. Do the homework exactly the way he wants it, go to his office beforehand and you'll be fine.

Beck is probably my favorite teacher by far in college. His class that I'm in is very demanding, but if your up for the challenge I would suggest you take him. He's a great teacher and keeps his class interesting. I feel like he has changed my perspective on school, for the better that is.

VERY challenging class, but if you study and get help when needed it is a breese. Just have to put in the time and effort.

Not an unreasonable teacher, just likes things done his way. He will give a lot of help on the homework assignments if you visit his office before they are due. Also, the SI sessions are EXTREMELY helpful.

Beck is a great professor, but you will not pass his class if you don't do things exactly how he wants them done. He continuously puts material that the class does poorly on on multiple quizzes, so if you have trouble with something the rest of the class probably did too and you will see it on future quizzes. Go to his office hours and go to SI!!!!

Great teacher! However he wants things done his way. He gives you all the study material needed to pass the test. You have to read it and pay attention. He does not go into detail in his lectures, because of this package of notes that he types up himself. Attend class, read notes and attend SI. You will be fine. Also keep a good attitude.

Good teacher. He definitely knows how he wants things done. As long as you pay attention and do things as he says, you should be fine. Make sure you go to class. Missing one class period will definitely make you fall behind.

Beck seems to be quite infamous around SIUE. Don't worry. As long as you come to class with a positive attitude, participate, and go to his office hours you should do fine. Beck is quite the character and I appreciated his perspective on life.

This was a difficult class that required a lot of studying. Everything that is on the quizzes and tests is discussed in class. He'd even tell you to put a star next to certain bits in the notes because they'd "be on the test". I think this guy gets a bad rap for teaching a hard class that requires more effort than most are willing to exert.

Be prepared to study! This professor is no joke! I was afraid of him at first. But I have nothing but respect for him. He does know his stuff and if you come to class unprepared, good luck, I wouldn't want to take this class twice. Super nice guy when you get to know him.

The first day of class I thought I would have to drop it. He gave a very scary speech that cut the class in half. stick through it he is really not bad. I went to every SI secession right before his class and it was very helpful. I also brought all of my homework assignments to his office which helped alot. si is the key leave the hour before open.

He will try to scare you off. I thought I was going to have to drop the class at first, but I ended up loving it. You only get as much out of the class as you put in. Sit in the front and let him get to know you. He will grade you easier if he knows who you are. Go to the SI Sessions, it makes the class easier and you will understand it better.

One of the BEST teachers in the school of business!!! The material itself is difficult and time consuming so you definitely have to make time to study and understand the assignments and go over your notes. If you frequent his office hours, ask questions during class, and go to study sessions w/the TA you do GREAT!!

Beck is one of my favorite teachers at SIUE. Is available to help his students; get to know him. This class is not really difficult, it just requires a bunch of time. SI sessions really help. Beck expects everything a certain way, but he will tell you what way. He will go over your hw before it's due. RECOMMEND him! Wish he taught more classes!

Professor Beck knows the material well and is well educated. However, he is not a good facilitator of the subject matter to his students. If you truly want to learn, understand, and master this subject to build a solid foundation for further classes, I would not recommend him.