Great classroom environment. We only had 30 out of 150 people show up everyday. Homework once a week that took 30 mins worth 10% of grade. Final is optional and replaces half of lowest test grade and can't hurt you. Test are course wide he does his best to prepare you. Best class I have ever taken. Loved him. Says "GOOOD MORNING GUYS!!" everyday <3

This was the best class I have ever taken because of Mr. Dassanayake. he explains all the concepts that you need to know for the 3 tests. He provides detailed notes that walk through how to complete every type of problem. tests are very similar to practice test. final optional and cant hurt you. Best part of my MWF was hearing "Goood Morning Guys!"

This was hands down my favorite class. Loved every minute of it. Real gem on the campus. He is the man i wanna be.

During the semester Prof Dassanayake changed a few things about our course (created his own notes rather than the UGA PPTs, group Q&A days) which helped me learn and also made it clear he really cared about teaching us as best as he could. He seemed a little boring at first, but coming to class was definitely worth it & I would recommend him!

I'm glad I took the class with Dr. Dassanayake. He is great at explaining materials, even a boring subject like Statistics. He is always willing to help inside/outside of class if you are struggling with anything. He promote discussions and do Q/A sessions (those helped me a lot). This guys also has good sense of humor. Recommend to anybody.

Thanks for the awesome semester Dr. D. You are one of the best professors I met at UGA.

Dr. D. is one of the best professors I met thus far at UGA. He is a young guy with a vast amount of knowledge and enthusiasm about the subject. Very helpful and make sure each and everybody understood the topic before moving on. Even though the class participation not required, I would highly recommend it. Test are very similar to practice tests.

This is a well organized class. Topics are not on the easy side but, Dr. D. made it really easy to understand even the hard concepts. Tests are very similar to practice test and the quizzes. I learned a lot from this class even little bit of programming. Would recommend to anybody.

Dr. D. genuinely cares about his students and wants them to succeed and he is very good at explaining the difficult concepts using easy to understand examples. One time I missed the Lab due to a personal matter. He not only helped me with the related course materials but also allowed me to make up the lab, even though he doesn't have to.

this man is the goat... greatest teacher I have ever had

Truly a great guy. Dr. M cares about his students and will do anything he can to make sure they understand the material. I actually enjoyed coming to class because I knew I was going to learn something useful. Tests are very similar to class material. One of the greatest teachers here!

He is the most pure and sweet man alive. I loved this professor, it was evident he wanted us to succeed. Pay attention, because this is a very detail-oriented class. He made efforts to make the material interesting and fun to learn.

Dr. D. is a great teacher and a great individual. I'm happy that I have taken the class with him. This guy has a good sense of humor and knows how to make things interesting... JM....P. Tests are easy and similar to practice tests. Make sure you come to class regularly.

I really learned lots of new things during this class. I think Dr. D. is a great teacher and a mentor. He provide detailed notes. Plus, he explain difficult concepts using easy to understand examples. Tests are similar to case studies and Homework. Make sure that you come to class regularly.

A very nice professor and is willing to explain material during, after, and outside of class.3 tests, an optional final, and 12 homework assignments all on webassign. Material can be confusing if you don't study the material as you go along each week. Test 2 is the hardest. Better when class is asking questions. Overall, I highly recommend Dr. D.

Great professor. Goes to great lengths to help students understand difficult statistical concepts easily. Enthusiastic and energetic. Highly recommend.

Dr. D is a great professor, and a sweet man. He is always willing to help and truly cares about his students. Course is not easy, but he does a great job teaching the materials. He has a great enthusiasm and knows how to keep students engaged. Voice is clear, easy to listen and understand.

I'm BEGGING you to take this class. I would put my life down for Dr. D. He is from Sri Lanka, so the only issue you might have is understanding him. But past that, this is an easy class so might as well enjoy it with a gem of a human being. 3 tests, homework from textbook, but answers are in the back. Get to know this man & you'll be fine.

Best Stat teacher I ever had. Good at explaining difficult concepts and genuinely helpful. If you were really his student you will find this for yourself.

This is a great class, Dr. D is very enthusiastic about what he teaches and it makes you want to learn more. There are three 3 tests, a individual project, and a group project/presentation. He will prepare you well for these and it is not hard to get a really good grade in this class. You will definitely learn new/useful things.

He is such a sweet guy. He is very nice is willing to help you in any way you need. Although his lectures are boring/dry, I would recommend him. The content itself is boring and dry so its not entirely his fault. He tries his best to engage the class and be witty.

He is a really nice guy, caring and willing to help you anyway he can. Very engaging when he teaches.

TAKE HIM! He's awesome, so nice and cares about his students and is always willing to help. One of the best teachers I've had at UGA

Professor Dassanayake truly cared for his students and wanted us to succeed. He taught the material very well, and made learning some very complex material seem easy.

No extra credit, exam heavy, and +/- looks dreary. But Dr. D did a great job of telling us all we needed to know to do well. I wish he would've gone into the how/why more, but this wasn't meant to be an online course. I took it in the summer summer and it took maybe a few hours a week. Office hours were very helpful. This guy definitely cares!

He is great! Such a sweet and caring man. He does a great job explaining material and his test reviews/notes were very helpful for doing well on the tests. Yes he has an accent but it was understandable and he is always willing to explain something if anyone has a question in class. I wish I could take him again for future classes!

Professor Dassanayake made business stat much more enjoyable than I originally thought it would be. He's a very nice guy and is knowledgable about this material. Be sure to attend his lectures, complete all assignments and DO THE PRACTICE QUESTIONS/QUIZZES/TESTS! These are very similar to the real quizzes and exams, so they will help you succeed.

Professor Dassanayake is someone who truly cares about his students. He is willing to answer any and all of the questions you may have. The course material is kind of dull especially if you have taken AP Stat in high school, but the workload is never too bad.

Solid choice. Overall, msit3000 is so easy if you have taken a stat class before. I never went to class. But if you struggle with stat, I would take a different prof because his accent is very strong and hard to understand sometimes. Sweet man though.

This class is easily self-taught, which is sad because this professor is a great guy and I felt bad not attending lectures. He can go a bit off-topic during lectures, but for the most part can simplify difficult concepts to aid in your understanding. The exams were easy if you study, and the homework has 4 attempts per question. Overall great.

I took AP Stat in highschool and this class was a breeze. i had to refresh myself on the material but it was easily self taught by reading his lecture slides, doing the practice problems, and doing the homework. the homework is easy and a guaranteed 100. i didnt go to class after the first month. the tests are just like the homework.

Professor Dassanayake is really great. He is great at explaining difficult concepts and showing you that the answers are inside yourself all along. Highly knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the material. If you haven't taken him yet I would recommend it. He is one of the best professors at UGA.

Professor Dassanayake is a great teacher. He is so nice and cares about his students. The class is not too hard and if you pay attention getting an A is easy!

Professor Dassanayake is one of the sweetest professors ever. There are so many homeworks, quizzes, and tests that it is super easy to understand all the material and do well. He posts an incredible amount of resources for each unit and always offers help outside of the classroom. I highly recommend this professor for MSIT3000.

Dr. D was my favorite professor freshman year! He genuinely cares a lot about his students and will set aside as much time as needed outside of class to help in any way. His class is also structured in a super clear and reasonable way. Overall he is just such a nice person it is impossible not to love him.

Far and away the best professor I've had at UGA. I'm not a STEM related major, so I really cannot emphasize how great this man is. He's incredibly kind, detailed in instruction, and will not move on until everyone has a clear understanding of material. He places emphasis on mastery. Lots of homework but tests are manageable. Highly recommend Dr. D!

Dr. D is a genuinely great professor and person. He assigns what you need nothing more and nothing less. If you pay attention in class (or read the textbook) and do the homework you will learn everything you need for the tests. He's very nice to his students and always willing to help. Online the first name might be Mudiyanselage, take his class.

Dr. D is an excellent professor. He is kind & caring, and he is always open to answer questions or offer help if something is confusing. Lectures can sometimes be a little confusing, but he explains well and provides other resources to help learn material. Decent amount of homework, but tests are much easier than the HW. Great professor!

Dr. D is so far the best teacher Ive met at UGA. He's incredibly detailed and clear in instruction, and great at explain hard concepts using easy to understand examples. Tests are fair and similar to in-class questions and practice tests. I would highly recommend him to anybody.

Dr. D is genuinely one of the best professors I have ever had here at UGA. He takes the time to make sure every person is on the same page, and has really excelled in terms of moving his course online and still keeping up reasonable expectations from students. He made me enjoy learning about statistics, and he is incredibly wholesome. Take him!!!!!

He is genuinely one of the best professors I've had at UGA! He posts all of his lecture notes online. All of our tests were open notes. Homework only came from textbook, otherwise not needed. He's a sweet, caring, and wholesome man. Teaches stat in an interesting way. Love him so much! I would 100% retake him in the future.

Dr. D is an excellent professor and truly cares about his students. Class attendance is optional, but I would highly recommend it. Assignments are very similar to the practice questions and class examples. I would 100% take his class again.

It was a great class with Dr. D. I would recommend attending the class regularly. I took this class because my advisor recommend me to. I'm really glad I took this. I did learn lots new/useful stuff.

Professor Dassanayake was an amazing teacher. He was so patient and made class enjoyable. I would take every class with this professor if I could.

Professor Dassanayak was great! He was always engaged and really cared about us getting the information we need and making sure we understood it.

Dr. D is one of my favorite professor I've had at UGA. He makes the difficult parts of the class super easy and straightforward and is always willing to provide extra clarification if student in class are confused. He also provides a ton of extra resources and clarifies what will be on quizzes and exams. Definitely take him for this class!

This class is easy, but I should've taken it more seriously. The beginning is so easy, but keep going to class after the first exam because it gets harder. This professor is AMAZING! He truly cares and is one of the best I have had. He is funny and explains the material well. 101/10 would take him again and recommend him for this class.

Dr. D was one of my favorite professors at UGA. The man broke 3 of his ribs mid semester and was always in pain but was still an angel to everyone. He teaches the material well and provides handout notes for during class rather than just reading off of a Powerpoint, as I've heard the other BUSN3000 professors do.

A great guy. Pretty easy class only homework and labs. Labs were done during class and easy. No tests but a big final project that was kind of hard.

Dr D. is a great professor who really cares about his students. He makes lectures that are manageable to sit through and understand the information. He is also available to help during office hours and is very easy to talk too. Although the lecture notes are posted on elc, going to class will help you expand your understanding on the information.

Dr. D is the best professor I've ever had. He genuinely cares so much about his students and goes above and beyond to help them.

Dr. D is a great professor. He takes time to go over the material we learn in class and he is very passionate about the course. I have learned a tremendous amount this semester thanks to him.

Dr. D genuinely wants you to succeed in this class! He is funny in his lectures and he tries to stay engaged using various techniques. I've been to all the other BUSN 3000 lecturers and if you have the option to take him you should!

One of the best professors I've ever had. Cares about his students so much, and he's honestly just so cute. This man literally made a heart with his hands to the class on the last day. His story is inspirational if you ever ask, bit he's also incredibly knowledgeable. Take the honors section, seems much easier, and do not pass this guy up!

very easy. Take the honors section if you can. Our tests were open note while the non-honors is not. The honors section had case studies and projects that the non-honors did not. they were pretty easy but the projects were a bit time-consuming. His grading criteria for the case studies were also a little vague but easy to get a good grade.

One of the best professors at UGA. He is very knowledgeable and has an excellent ability to explain to students with different backgrounds. He makes the classes a lot interesting. He teaches basic Python, R, and SQL in this class. The home-works and projects are easy and interesting. I would definitely recommend him!

Great guy and great professor. If you pay attention in class and do the homeworks, the tests will be an absolute breeze. He's a little soft-spoken, so maybe sit near the front if you have bad hearing. But really he's an awesome professor, would 100% take another class with him.

Dr. D was an incredible professor. He was probably one of the nicest professors I've ever had. I found his lectures interesting, funny and above all, relevant. I'm very grateful to have been his student!

Favorite professor at UGA so far! Great at explaining a challenging concept with easy-to-understand examples. I wish I could take another class with him. He makes it so easy for you to get the best grade.

Dr.D is the best. He genuinely cares about his students and wants them to succeed.

Dr. D is the most caring prof. I have had at UGA. He is funny, have a lot love for the subject and the students. I never thought I would be able to code so much. Highly recommend!!!

Dr.D is a caring, smart, and understanding guy who wants you to succeed. This class was not bad at all as its like a continuation of STAT2360 (more application + Python). Homework can be difficult at times, but he helps a lot if you go to his office hours. Overall, amazing professor, not a hard class, but kinda boring lectures since they're 75 mins

Professor Dassanayake excels at engaging his students with the course material. He is able to keep things light-hearted while assuring that students are able to grasp and understand the course content. He pushes students to challenge themselves, but he is there if they require assistance of any kind. Highly recommend!!!

Dr. D is awesome! I loved his class, despite it being early in the morning. Attendance isn't mandatory, but I highly recommend it because he goes through labs with the class, taking away the stress of doing them alone. He's a great teacher who really seems to care that you learn and understand the material. I highly recommend taking him if you can!

The class mainly focused on using statistical software, JMP, which was a bit hard to figure out if I didn't go to class. Drops 2 homework grades & 1 case study grade (case studies normally easy in-class applications of the material we learned). Super sweet and played corny stats videos in the best way! Great at explaining concepts through examples.

Not only is he as sweet as can be, but he enjoys what he is teaching and makes sure everyone understands before continuing. Hands down one of my favorite professors at UGA.

He is the best professor ever - so smart, so patient with questions, so willing to help, and super organized class. The WebAssign homework and test practice is SO helpful. Favorite class of the semester!

Dr. D is absolutely fantastic. While the subject matter can sometimes be repetitive, he goes out of his way to engage the class and make his lectures captivating. He cares about your learning style, about your other class exams/course work, and constantly is creating an environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance.

Don't underestimate this class, but Dr. D also makes it so it won't kill you. Allocate some time for this class and you'll be okay. Lectures aren't the MOST engaging but they're fine, read the PPT slides before class and the fill in notes make much more sense. Do the extra practice/HW, read through the notes and you'll be fine on the tests.

I loved this class because of this professor! He was so nice and understanding, and he wants each student to succeed. Homework assignments are really easy, and quizzes and tests are relatively easy if you prepare. I would take this class again with this professor!

This class has been my favorite of the semester and maybe my entire time at the University of Georgia. In no other course have I been able to expand my knowledge to a point where I can say I've developed a completely new skill set that is very relative and invaluable in the current job market.

Dr. D is so nice! He is always willing to help, but most of the time you won't need help because of how easy his class is. If you have taken AP Statistics, you can easily make an A with barely any effort. He allows you to create a "cheat sheet" for tests, and the rest of the assignments are primarily on WebAssign. Attendance is optional.

Amazing professor. Very kind and as helpful as possible. The content was presented in a very smart manner. The hardest parts were primed a little early and that makes the content much easier to learn. Big fan! If you get a chance, take his class!

Took the summer online version of BUSN 3000 and can't recommend him enough. Unlimited attempts on quizzes, optional final, and 3 open note unit tests. He posts lectures with problem examples on eLC. He made this class as easy as possible. Great teacher!

Dr. Dassanayake was an excellent professor. It was a pleasure taking his class, and I learned a lot about coding in both R and other languages as well. He is my favorite statistics professor that I have had so far.

Dr. D deserved praise for his kindness and care for his students. I had truly never had such a kind human teach me a class before, and his respect for me made me try to give everything back to him throughout assignments throughout the semester. He was truly one of a kind, and I was so thankful I got to take him.

Best professor I have had at UGA! Such a great and genuine guy, will miss his class. Can't recommend him enough!

he was so sweet and genuinely cared about all of his students! we had an early class but he made it fun and loved to make us laugh. he posts all the notes and goes through everything in detail, and he will go over anything you don't understand if you just ask. genuinely such a good man, i loved having him and wish him the best in life

Professor Dassanayake is very kind and caring. The quizzes are online, at home, and have 3 attempts. We never had in-class tests. The homework was challenging but pretty fun. No midterm, and a final project instead of final test. His notes are well-organized. I often got distracted in class, so learned most of the material doing the homework.

Dr. Dassanayake was great. Very organzied teacher with great online lecture videos for BUSN3000E. I got unlucky and ended with a 92.50% so got the A- ... However, great class if you have taken stat and all you have to learn is how to use JMP for the tests.

Dr. D is a great teacher and an awesome individual! I knew zilch about Python before 1501, and now I'm interning, coding like a boss, all thanks to this guy!

Dr. D is one of the best professors I've met here at UGA, distinguished not only for his effective teaching but also for being one of the kindest and most caring individuals on campus. His lectures are enjoyable, and he is great at explaining complex concepts using easy examples. If you get a chance, I highly recommend taking his class!

Dr. D is wonderful! He gets genuinely excited about the concepts taught in the class and is ready to help at all times. He tries his best to make the concepts clear and enjoyable to learn with funny videos and examples. I would highly recommend taking him for this class! It's a breeze, especially if you took AP Stat in high school.

I highly recommend Prof M!! I took the class as an elective, and I had no prior coding knowledge, but he starts with the basics and works from there. I thoroughly enjoyed the class because I felt comfortable asking questions and going to his office hours helps if you do not understand the homeworks. midterm and Final project were easy to comprehend

This class is incredibly easy with any prior stat knowledge. The only thing you have to learn is how to use JMP. He gives good lectures, although you do not have to attend them. The only time attendance is required is for in class case studies which are given about once every week or two. Check eLC each morning if you are planning to skip.

Pretty easy professor to take over the summer. Nothing crazy, had 3 tests, 12 HW assignments, 12 quizzes. Quizzes have 3 attempts each, HW questions have 4 attempts each. Either you take the final to replace part of a test grade or he averages your 3 test grades as a score. Lots of study material to help you get an A, should be a breeze.

Dr. D is one of the best professors at UGA. He is personable and understanding. Don't need any background in stats to do well in the course. Course is made up of chapter homework on WebAssign, 3 tests, case studies, and an optional final. Take him if you can!! Guaranteed A in the course and a great person.

Dr. D has made this course extremely interesting and engaging, allowing me to develop a strong interest in the field of data science. He always finds time to meet and give students a chance for follow-up questions, and he has been my favorite teacher at UGA this year. I appreciate all the effort you make, and I truly value you as a teacher!

Dr. D is one of the best professors I have met at UGA. Kind, caring, and always willing to help students succeed. If you get a chance, I highly recommend taking his class!

Dr. D is amazing! His reviews are super helpful, and he always knows how to make difficult concepts easy to understand. He plays funny videos and does fun activities in class. He also provides lots of materials to help you succeed.

I really enjoyed taking this class with Dr. D. He's a great teacher and a really cool person. The course itself wasn't easy, especially the midterm, but Dr. D provided helpful feedback throughout. His reviews were especially useful in preparing for the exams. I would definitely recommend him!

He was very easy! I went to class, but you would be fine without going to class. Homework is on Webassign and you get 4 attempts on each question. The quizzes are just like the practice quizzes and homework. There are 3 exams and you are given lots of practice and 2 practice tests, got 100 on all three. Final is optional! CHOOSE DASSANAYAKE!!!!!!

Really great and caring professor. Class is easy. Graded on assignments, 3 quizzes and 3 exams. You get 4 tries per question on the assignment and it tells you how you do it to get it right. Practice exams also before the test which is almost identical to the exam itself so it's a very easy class.

I took STAT 4365 with Dr. D last semester, and it was excellent. Dr. D do NOT use PowerPoint, but instead, all the notes are on web pages created with markdown, which you'll learn right away. One thing I will say is that attending class is key. Dr. D makes the lectures interactive and does activities that help you really understand the material.

I would take him for every class if I could! I wish he taught more BUSN classes. He is so knowledgeable and kind, and he provides a lots of material to help you succeed.

This was a super interesting class! I was scared it was going to be too hard at first, but Professor Dassanayake is beyond helpful and I learned so much! He is an absolutely amazing Professor who responds promptly, cares about his students, and helps us understand concepts that are confusing.

So good! I took BUSN 3000E and was very worried about taking such a heavy course in such a short amount of time but Prof. D made it so easy! Very clear lectures, videos, and homework.

Dr. D is hands-down the BEST professor I've ever had for statistics at the University of Georgia! He makes class fun, explains complex material in a way that actually makes sense, and truly cares about his students. You can tell he wants everyone to succeed and always goes above and beyond to help!

Nicest professor and he cares a lot about his students! Also gives many examples. Tests are the same regardless of professor, so grading is not affected by the teacher.

Dr. D is the best! You can tell he truly cares about his students' success — it shows in the way he explains concepts and supports everyone. Exams are held in class, and he makes the course feel manageable while still ensuring you actually learn the material. If you take him for BUSN 3000, I guarantee you won't be disappointed! Loved it.

Dr. D is one of the best professors I've met at UGA. He's super nice, funny, and energetic. He gives great advice on how to do well in the class. The TA is also really helpful during recitations. They provide a lot of help to make sure you succeed in the course. I definitely recommend this class!

He is a very nice guy and there is nothing overly wrong with him. I would say the only issue is his accent is a little tough to understand at times and he tends to talk quietly, but besides those he is a great teacher and lecturer and is commonly available outside of class!

One of the better BUSN3000 professors. He is engaging and funny. Tests are very similar to practice questions and the homework. Sometimes explains things in a confusing way, but you can figure out what he is trying to say. Fine to take even if you haven't taken a statistics class. Attendance from in class activities, but drops two weeks worth.

Dr. D is one of those rare professors who makes you feel smarter and more curious after every class. His explanations are clear, his enthusiasm is contagious, and he treats every student with genuine respect. If you ever get the chance to take his class, take it.

Best professor for BUSN 3000, hands down. Explains everything clearly, is super organized, and actually wants students to succeed.

Great professor! Explains concepts clearly and connects everything using examples and genuinely wants students to succeed. One of the most helpful instructors I've had!

Best professor! Comes to class always smiling and cracking jokes. Sometimes however, the professor struggles to put simple concepts into simple terms without going into deeper grad level. Best way to study for this class is to take the practice exams multiple times and review the completed PDF notes for each unit carefully.There are never surprises

Dr. D is the kind of professor who makes learning feel exciting and meaningful. He breaks down complex ideas with ease, brings an energy to the classroom that's hard to resist, and shows real care for every student he teaches. If his course is ever an option for you, it's absolutely worth signing up.

If you need to take BUSN 3000, take it with him! Super funny guy and very available to help you. Everyone takes the same exams in this class, but he is a great teacher. Take!

Love this professor, would take again. Not a fan of statistics, but he makes it so easy to understand. You don't have to show up to lectures but socrative questions during class are apart of a participation grade. Tests are very similar to practice tests. He is really engaging and very friendly, take him if you can.

This was probably the easiest professor I've ever taken. Lots of homework and labs but they are so easy and closely followed by the notes provided. Mid term was open note and the final is take home. Nicest guy ever!