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“Michael Rochon is the best professor in ADMS & probably in all of YorkUni”
ADMS2320 - 5.0 rating“He is really good prof and his lecture is really useful”
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Best teacher in the world. I don't know how anyone can say he is not helpful. He MAKES sure in every class that everyone is understanding the material. Nicest guy ever also! He was the only stats teacher that gave students individual handouts in every lecture!
HEs the best prof ive had at a post secondary institution!!!! he;ll help you understand the hardest stuff in minutes.. only if all the profs were like him!!!his quizzes are fair, and he prepares you for them
He is an excellent prof. He's always prepared for his lectures and ready to help students in all ways he can. He is honestly one of the best profs I have had.
Smart, funny, a bigger man but a sexy one.
It takes skill to be as unclear and confusing as Mike. Don't reccomend him to any1
he's so great! he cares about his students and treat them as his friends. he explain everything clearly and make sure everyone understand before he goes on. i would say he spent too much time explaining things to students, so don't expect any breaks or leaving early in his classes~
Rochon is a great prof, he makes sure his students understand wht he is explaining. Although his exams are not easy but as long as u attend all his classes u will be working towards an A. He is one prof to me who encouraged good work. Also in times of problems he will be an udersrtanding and rational person to talk .
He is a great professor, make stats easier and fun, but his quizs and exams focus on the theory part which i am not good at.
Although everyone thinks he's a good prof, his tests are nothing like what he teaches in class, mainly because he babies you. Also, he wastes so much of his time going over simple things when he could be using his excellent teaching skills to teach on a more profound level. He gives you a false sense of hope.
Amazing teacher...will walk you through the material and help you undersand every point clearly. He prepares you for tests, quizes hard though... Lectures are long but worth it. Class size very large though from other classes sitting in.
Really good teacher... Highly reccomend.
Highly recommend this Prof!! He makes the difficult materials soooo easy to understand. He's also a funny and easy-marking prof!! If you attend his class and go through his notes, you will do well in this course! ^^
This man was built for wrestling but is the Best Teacher EVER. If you are not in his stats class, attend his lectures. This man make sures EVERYONE understands the course concepts. And if you don't understand.... he will stay on the same topic until EVERY person in the class understands (seriously). Nice guy too!
He is the best professor ever. He makes everything so clear and he actually really care about his students' success in the course. Excellent professor! Wish all the professors are like him.
VERY GOOD
he is the best prof I saw at york. he always try his best to make all the things easy to understand, also always stand there and willing to help you!
Most incredible stats prof EVER! He actually TEACHES the material and HELPS students out!! AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!
Being thought something doesn't get any more fun. Rochon is the total package: He's fun, very knowledgeable, and considerate. Are you afraid of Statistics? Don’t worry; Rochon will be your teacher/knight in shining armor. Just make sure to listen to him carefully.
Prof. Rochon makes the class very interesting. He knows how to engage and motivate the students. He takes time to explain the course material and makes sure it's understood before proceeding to the next level. I highly recommend him for anyone planning to take Statistics. He is one of the best Professors if the not the best at York.
AMAZINGGGGGG PROFF ; YOU CANT FALL ASLEEP ON ANY OF HIS LECTURES SO PLS SHOW UP FOR CLASS - THEY ARE WORTH ITTTT
BEST PROFESSOR I HAVE EVER HAD! If you don't take stats with him, your going to FAIL! =)! Rochon, makes everything sound easy, and not only that, the way he breaks them down, IT IS EASY! Hes literally the best prof @york. Sure his quizzes are a bit challenging, but if you study class notes and work on a few textbook questions, getting a B is a joke
BEST PROF I'VE EVER HAD. THIS MAN NEEDS SOME SORTA NOBLE PRIZE FOR THIS TEACHING ABILITY. HE REALLY DOES CARE..best advice for u...get him while u can!!!
Amazing prof!
He is a really good professor. He goes through topics slowly, and he wants to make sure everybody gets it before moving on. Has a really nice personality, makes jokes and is willing to talk to students. I would take another course with him :)
This Prof. is THE BEST! Most amazing Prof. I've ever had!
the best professor ever! seriously :) he is very clear when he teaches, very helpful, and it's a great class :) you will enjoy the class.
the best prof u can ever have. very fun and entertaining to attned his class.
This was the best professor that I ever had at York University after 4 years at this school.
The best prof ive had in the 3 years ive been here. Hes really helpful and very clear when he teaches. Ask the same question as many times as you want, he will help u until u get it. take him !!!!!!!!
One of the best Prof's I have ever had at York. Attend his classes, listen, and you will get a good grade in this course! If you are not in his section TRANSFER right away!!!
the only stat class i never yawn once is in mike's class, he can actually makes stats interesting, n he can make everybody can do stats without a problem, going to his class makes me not hate stats and stats' prof as much, esp after alan marshall... #1 choice in taking stats, even tho no break, but his lectures are worth it!!
Instead of talking he yells the lecture... ow my ears hurt
Awesome professor. One of the very few professors who can drag the attention of the class and can really teach.
THE BEST PROF AT YORK! So clear and concise...anyone is lucky to have him!
Micheal is the best professor teaching stats at York! He teachs complicated things in simple and easy-understanding ways. It is interesting to learn stats in his class and easy to get high grade!
Wow, best prof ever! Will actually stop during lecture and ask the entire class if the material is understand and if he can move forward. Very helpful, and funny. Great teaching style, though I did sit in the front during the semester and got a headache once after him yelling at everyone.
He is the BEST prof. ever! The BEST in York!!!!! I took stats once before, it was so hard for me. But He made this so easy. I think his voice volume is ok, coz I never sit in the front row. He is super!!!!
excellent teacher
if you dont know stats, you still have a chance at passing with this guy!
Great Prof!
God Bless This Prof!!! Guys, take stats only with MIKE.
Simply amazing, he makes all the other profs look bad. I wish he was teaching in the Summer :(
What can I say, this guy is a GODSEND!!. If you know nothing about stats, Mike here will make it so clear to you, you'll end up loving stats instead of hating it. Take it stats with mike you'll love it, just do the work and attend class surely you'll get at least a B.Glad to see profs like Michael exist. WAY TO GO MICHAEL!!!. Got an A in his class.
I love this prof! I got an A just listening carefully to his lectures and practising a few questions. Best prof ever! Tip: for midterm, quizes, and exam rewrite on your reference sheet all terms including explanations at the end of each chapter (needed for multiple choice).
The BEST prof I've ever had!!! Recommended!!!
If you're want a shot at getting a decent grade by actually learning something, take the course with Michael Rochon. I've literally seen students from other sections sitting on the staircases of lecture halls to attend his full classes. Reminded me of Barney for some reason.. I love Barney
Really great professor...
Best Stats1 prof! Makes sure you understand. Assignments are hard, but not impossible. Show up to class, put an effort to study and understand, and you will pass with a decent grade. I'll take him again for Stats2! Highly recommended math prof!
HE IS THE BEST!!!!! Too bad he's not teaching Stats 2.. :(
by far best stats prof, explains everything very well, and tells you what you need to know, so you don't waste time studying something that's a waste of time. if you want to actually learn something, take stats with him, there is no way you can't understand stats when he's teaching
He seems nice. He teaches very clearly and easily. Transforming difficult one to easy. Everyone recommended his course.
Amazing prof! One of the best York has.
One of the best lecturer I've seen at York University. Prof. Micheal has the potential and capacity to deliver very crystal clear presentation with useful tips. He is only able to do that because he very well aware of the content in the book. He is very intelligent.
He is the best!If you don't understand stats go to his section & it'll become all clear! By far the best prof i met so far!
This guy is amazing! He explains everything so well, that everyone can understand the material. You don't even have to read the book, u can go straight to doing the practice questions, after attending his class. Definitely the best prof at york! They should just have him teaching all the sections for QM 1 and 2!
He relates stats to material you can understand. He is clear, enthusiastic and has a positive attitude. He cares about students' interpretation and progress. He is very willing to help. And he is a cutie!
This is one of the best profs at York hands-down! I decided to retake the ADMS2320 this time with Prof. Rochon. He teaches in a very clear manner and he makes sure that your actually understand the content. He prepares you for questions which are actually relevant to the tests, too. The whole math department should learn from him...
The Best Prof I have ever known at YORK, if you see class available with him, take his class before its full. YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT.
He is the best Stats Prof at York. He explains really well BUT make sure to study HARD for midterm and final coz although his lectures make stats look real easy however, they expect you to master the theory for MCQs. TAKE IT with Rochon if u wana pass!! hes the only prof that actually cares!!!
Very knowledgeable about stats & you can tell he loves to teach, but he does not understand that students are not at same level as far as advanced mathematics are concerned. He also does not give students breaks, which sucks when you're doing stats for three hours straight!
This guy is SICK! take him and only him, he's the best out of all of em, he is a funny guy too , love him! the only thing is that he doesnt do enough questions, he teacher 2/3 hours, he should make the class longer and go slower with more questions, other then that, BEST TEACHER!
Overall a great class and excellent instructor. Highly recommend taking a class with him.
Pretty good online course. No audio but lots of descriptions and notes. good examples and discussion board. responds to email quick. if you have to take online, try to get into this section, but does not teach every semester.
Great!!!! Just finished course with him today. Hard course, wish there were better book. Tests can be hard. He makes it fun and interesting... only take him if you can get into class...
If you want to learn stats, he is one of the only profs who will actually teach it to you at York. This is what university should be about - learning. It is a tough course but, he will help you get through.
Really hard course, really nice guy. Will help you throughout. Midterm tough, but manageable. Excellent instructor overall..
Great professor, explains linear programming and statistic concepts very well. However, he doesn't give out breaks in a 3hr lecture class; kinda hard to stick through the entire lecture. Exams are easy if you attend class and study, assignments are reasonable too. If you want to learn statistics the easy and good way, Rochon is the man.
One of the best at york if not the best. Made Stats enjoyable and kept me awake during class.
Very clear in explaining Statistics. He's a very loud speaker which keeps the class interested. Having said that, this class is SO DIFFICULT! Even if you work super hard during the course, the M/C on the midterm and final exams are UNBEARABLE & UNFAIR. They contain the most random material. He is your best help at a good grade. Exams are dreadful!!
He is a good professor in terms of clarity. The problem is what he teaches does not appear on the exam. It really depends on the students efforts and capability. 60% of the exam is MCQ but we r not given any practice material for it. U will have no problem understanding the course material. Teaches full 3 hours but still is fun.
Really clear. Exceptional teacher. Midterm not bad. Final is hard. Class and textbook reading was key. Highly rec.
Awesome Prof ever!! you cannot get below "B". This man knows the meaning of teaching. Highly recommend this prof. You will get every tiny part of stats and you will never forget stats if you take it with him. he is just AMAZING. Mike Rocks!!
Really good instructor. It is a lot of material in 5 weeks but he teaches it great. Classes are long but worth it. Midterm hard. Great examples. Approachable and nice guy.
Learned a lot. Great instructor. Good class. Goes by very fast....
Despite my disinterest in stats, Rochon made the material palatable. He's a good prof who seems to really care about students. The course should be extended to replace the nonsense that is OMIS 5110. Difficult midterm.
Best professor I've had at York by far.Charismatic and really brilliant. He will point out a lot of tips that are not in the textbook and explains things with the utmost clarity. Reading the textbook and making good notes is key for this course too. A great personality, genuinely funny and very entertaining. Take his courses whenever you can.
Other than the crazy end of semester project that we worked on for 3 days straight. This professor is one of the best at Schulich! He kept the class engaging and seemed very passionate about the material. I would take him again,no doubt!
Top class Prof; interactivity level with class is off the chart and you need that for a course like this. Certainly one of the best I've see not only at York, but period. Should be a benchmark for all other York Profs, but they statistically don?t compare. Take this prof every chance you get.
AMAZING! He knows his stuff and makes sure you understand it. Classes are off the charts! Best teacher at York University that I have had. Other profs should take notes on his teaching style.
OMGeez hes like the fluffiest and the best of the best and the funniest not to mention the most cute professor at York! His way of teaching is DA way. And I also just love when he gives "the Michael stare" lol. Just the coolest prof out there. Really nice and caring for students.
T: Not only is Rochon by FAR the best Stats Prof all of Ontario has to offer, he is one of the best Prof's period. Genuinely interested in his students and their understanding of course concepts. He breaks all tension and relieves students of the overwhelming stress attributed to taking Stats. He's always willing to help. Rochon= THE BEST.
One of the best profs at York.Very helpful,great teaching style,funny,cool. Extremely enthusiastic and knowledgable about his subject. Full of energy.He'll make you love stats. Actually cares about the students and makes sure everyone gets the concepts. I wish I could have him for 3330 too! For all those who are yet to take 2320-ROCHON'S THE MAN!
BEST PROF EVER! The course requires a lot of practice but Rochon makes it easier for students. Very considerate and easy. Wants everyone to do well. Always promptly replies bach to emails. Other profs should learn from him. Wish York had more teachers like him. Had a great term with him last fall.
He can teach, and teach a difficult subject like Quants well. The problem is that Quants is a heavy course and you have to learn it in 6 weeks. Be prepared for a difficult and tricky mid term, completing the final project will help boost your grades.
Amazing prof, so clear , so nice . The best prof at York.
one of THE BEST profs. at york with excellent teaching skills,sharp wit, dedication to his work and always willing to help his students. what more can you ask for! ;)
If you see Rochon's name, go for his class. You can thank me later. Cheers!
One of the BEST profs at York. Extremely helpful, very clear when teaching, fair marker and very jokes. He makes one of the Hardest courses at York so fun that you would not want to miss a single class. Highly recommend taking any course his name appears on with him
Awesome prof. TO succeed in this course, take him and practice on the test bank
amazing. I was not in his class but attended his lectures instead of my prof.'s and found him so helpful. Recommended!
He is seriously one of the most amazing professors at York. He is so helpful, extremely clear and makes everything so understandable! If you struggle with math, take Rochons class! He is very talented and is a gifted teacher.
I can literally write a page for his awesomeness. Again the course is extremely hard but made extremely easy by the Prof, always willing to help. P.S. - love his stare and the wink ;)
Great professor who is clearly passionate about teaching and making sure everybody understands the concepts. But his midterm exam is hard and the final project is a pain. I got a good grade but damn was it hard! Remember if you want a good grade, you have to do really well in at least 2 out of 3 tasks (assignment, mid term, final project). Intense!
He is the god in stat. Just get him. He is one of the best prof I ever had. Get him if you can, by any means necessary. I had him and I got A+ without even opening the book.
He is the god in stat. Get him by any means necessary. So helpful and such a nice guy. Just go to his lecture and read the slides and you get A/A+. I know I did. :)
Do u hate Stats or simply don't like the thought of having to take it? That was my case but guess what, prof Michael Rochon will make it so much easier for u that u'll end up loving Stats! The best prof u'll ever have for both stats 1 and 2 :)
By far best prof at York. He told us from the beginning to come in with an open mind, and he was totally right. This prof is the best stats prof there is and he actually made it very enjoyable. dont take this course with anyone else !
Best prof for stats
Best stats prof at York
His lecture is fun, clear and very helpful!
BEST prof ever at York to take stats with! I am enrolled in online section with Hassan, who is the worst prof ever. Started attending Rochon's lectures after midterm and wished I was enrolled in his section. HIGHLY recommend to take stats ONLY with Rochon. With Hassan - get a tutor and be prepared to learn it yourself ways - TEXTBOOK is USELESS.
He is one of my best profs at York. He is a great teacher and his classes are very
GREAT GUY! Genuinely cares about the success of students regardless of whether you're in his class or not. I was stuck in Forbes class, was going to fail until I attended his tutorials. Great prof, he's does his best to make sure students understand the material and will spend time with you if you don't. HIGHLY recommended! I will miss this guy.
He is such a great guy, very entertaining and knows what he is teaching, stat is like a nightmare, but infact in his class its like a joke, the only class that i laughed more than often. highly recommended.
Best teacher ever! Can't say enough good things about him. He's kind, easy to talk to, knowledgeable and cares about his students. I highly recommend this teacher!
great prof, cares about his students and wants everyone to do well. my only complaint is that i would have to show up 30 minutes to my own class to guarantee a seat because everyone from every other section would attend
Go to lectures and youll be fine. rochon cares about his students and want everyone to do well. He is a great prof, in my opinion he should be course director
He is the best.. York needs more professors like him..
This prof is just such a helpful person and actually wants you to learn. He is one of the best professors not only just in stats, but in general. Very cool guy as well.
Awesome Professor! You should take Quantitative Methods with this professor! You learn easily from his classes! I cannot stop praising him. He is very easy going. Tip-Practice for midterms and do good in project. Do not miss classes. Best professor!
Perfect!!!
Awesome Professor! Love Him!!!
I have take his 2320 and 3330 this year and he is the best prof I have seen in York. His lecture is rather helpful. I attained every class
Awesome prof, very clear. ONe of the best profs, if not the best, i've ever had
Great Professor!
Simply the best! Would love if he taught all my courses at York!
Love the professor.Amazing, he should teach more courses at York.
Love the professor.Amazing!
Great profesor, actually has interest in teaching you. Asks questions and constantly checks if you understand the topic . 5/5
He's a great professor. He explains concepts well and clearly. If you attend his class and pay attention, you can get a good grade.
Honestly I love stats and this prof makes the course a million times better. Even if you hate math, Rochon manages to make the material super simple and easy. Stats take a while to grasp but attend his lectures, practise problems and you'll do well. The midterm is extremely easy compared to the final so study harder for the final
This is the kind of professor that should teach the students. You don't want to skip any classes, the guy is very helpful and really knows the subject he is teaching. Not even mentioning that he is cool haha. However you need to go threw questions by yourself to get a good mark. Doesn't give any advices during the exam. Highly recommend! Okaaaaaaay
He cares about his students and tries his best to make sure that everyone understands the material.
The best professor ! Super knowledgeable and helpful . He should teach project management . Professor Rochon is awesome!!!!
So helpful and always lets students from other sections into his class. Extremely clear. His lectures saved my grades
An amazing professor :) Don't take Stats 1 & 2 with someone else...Best Prof...He makes sure that everybody understands. After taking his classes , I thought of becoming an applied statistician ...100/10
Schulich's finest.
He is an awesome professor!!!! Just amazing...love the way he teaches. BEST PROF AT YORK. Nobody else can teach stats the way he teaches..Your every concept will be crystal clear. You'll fall in love with STAts. Just take stats 1 & 2 with him :)
BEST professor out there! He makes stats understandable and almost fun! Breaks down every step for you so it's easier for everyone to get. Attend all his classes, listen closely to his lectures, very helpful for higher courses too! Would take more courses with him if he taught them.
He is the best professor for stat. He makes the course very clear.
BEST PROF EVER!
I don't usually submit reviews for profs but I was immediately compelled to for this prof. He is AMAZING.. I'm generally poor in the math area but this course is mandatory - however, prof Rochon breaks down the course in a very concise and clear way that makes it so easy to understand. He's easygoing and super approachable. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Amazing prof!! Made things extremely clear and doesn't rush when teaching concepts
great prof- would have failed stats if he wasnt so clear and helpful
Hands down one of THE best profs every. Lectures , explanation and supporting material are perfect. I attended his lecture even though i wasnt enrolled in it. And so did almost everyone i know in this course. Almost everyone taking this course attended his lecture enrolled or not. WIll only take 3330 with him. Absolutely great deff recomend him.
go to lecture!!! you never need to read text book! he explain everything sooooo clearly that you can just follow it and get good marks!!!
Amazing Professor. Best experience I have had at York so far. Attended many other profs, no comparison. He cares and it shows...
THE BEST prof for stats. Lectures are very clear. Relates concepts to real life scenarios & clarifies concepts well. Stays focused on what we have to learn and really puts in effort to make sure his students understand the material before moving on. Lectures are hilarious! Out of all my classes, I can't believe I looked forward to stats the most!
Great Prof!! Very accommodating when necessary, stayed after to answer questions.... If only there were more like him!!!
Professor Rochon is not a bad professor, he is very clear in his lectures and has plenty of examples the he solves with you. He also gives hints about the theory that will be tested. Unfortunately statistics is a very hard course and requires you to REALLY be good at it to succeed. I think your success depends on you more than the professor here.
Rochon is fair. This course is tough for MBAs as not everyone will go into this field. However, I will admit - that without an excel modelling this prof gave me every tool i needed. Tough class but this guy is down to earth. Highly recommend attending his classes
Rochon was amazing!!! Had two other professors for stats 1 and 2 and they were not even close. Do not skip his class. Good examples and personality. Best prof I have had by far...
Overall a tough course. Great instructor.
lots of material for such a short course. recommended.
Class is too short but professor does a great job presenting the material in short time frame. Should be a full credit course. Highly recommend instructor. Makes material understandable.
Best prof for stats. He explains all difficult stats concepts in a way you never forget. Go for the lectures , just sit there and listen to him. Its a good idea to go through the text book too. If you get him for stats you are lucky!
Best professor I've ever had. Won't continue on until the whole class grasps a concept, and spends as much time needed until everyone understands. Sit close and ask questions... I never thought I'd get stats until now.
I'm not sure why some of this material is mandatory for MBAs (dated, highly technical), or why so much is covered in 6 weeks, but he does a great job given the circumstances. He is passionate, clear, and knowledgable. Lots of examples about food, unsurprisingly. Test was brutal - small mistakes were damaging. The group project was long and intense.
Wish I had him for stats 1.... Takes time to explain and makes difficult concepts easier to understand. Rochan Rocks!
Professor Rochon? More like Professor Rock-on! Still surprised he's only part-time faculty. His teaching surpasses that of any other quantitative methods teachers, and every week the classes are jam-packed! If you can go to his class, you won't need tutors or anything. Why can't other profs make stats so much fun?
If you have trouble with stats rochon can help you. Really clear, explains difficult theory so you can actually understand it, covers questions extremely well. The absolute best prof at York hands down.
Great Instructor for such a tough class.
The best statistic professor at York forever!
His class is gripping. He always discussed the real world implication of the theory that he discusses. Makes students think from the point of view of decision makers.
Single-handedly the best professor I ever had. 10/10. There's honestly no negatives about him. Everything about him as a prof is pretty much perfect. Highly recommended, especially for stats.
ZOMG! STATS GOD! Where do I start? Rochon is THE best prof. Ever. No other prof even compares, be it for stats, be it for anything else. He sets the standard for university education, which is more than we can say for those full-time York "profs." This guy is a genius! Makes tough courses a breeze! What an inspiring soul! Stay awesome Rochon!
One of the best professor for Statistics.
Michael Rochon is the best professor in ADMS & probably in all of YorkUni. Stats becomes extremely easy with Rochon as he teaches the material perfectly at the pace of the students (always asking the class if he should clarify & if they understand). A course should be dedicated in his name for other professors to take & learn his teaching methods
Hard course but Rochon helps you threw it. He cares that students get the material and how it applies. Problem is trying to get into his class as it is always full. Trying now for stats 2....
Great Prof, Course is to blame due to heavy enrolment and heavy content. Knows how to simplify things for you and one to one interactions showcase how much he values his students. Still wondering why York has not made him a full time faculty member. Every other professor is nothing in comparison.
One among the best prof I've ever got.
Rochon is knowledgeable but not good at transferring his knowledge to students. He goes over content very fast and students don't understand the material. Stats is a tough course, and Rochon makes it even tougher by making the exams very difficult. You can't ask him for help as he doesn't have office hours. Wouldn't recommend him to anyone
Simply amazing. Will spend extra time with you and he wants you to get material. Tough course but Rochon will help you...
this professor is doing a great job. I love his lectures, energetic and helpful. however, exams are poor in evaluating the students, because he concentrate on the final solution. therefore, even if you are smart enough to solve a tough question, but with wrong final solution, which may occur in wrong calculation or so on, you will loose a big mark
ROCHON! Stats master. Great guy, funny, and if you put effort into understanding the material he teaches, it'll be no problem. Lectures are long, but worth it.
Best prof at York. Literally has given me cigarettes at break every class haha. Down to earth and cracks lots of jokes, makes funny facial expressions. Can talk to him about anything, including politics. Makes difficult concepts easy but requires long attention span. I winged 2nd midterm an 85% just by using my formula sheet.
Prof Rochon is my favourite professor EVER in my 3 years of York, after taking stats 1 I immediately knew that I was going to take stats2 with him again! He's amazing at explaining the course material, hilarious and takes interest in individual students' learning process! You MUST go to every single lecture I can't stress this more!!!
Best professor at York. Makes sure you understand the content before moving on. AMAZING
By far the best prof for stats
He is really good prof and his lecture is really useful. However, really do not like this course. Not very easy and do not like to make formula sheet
AMAZING Teacher. Go early as the seats fill up wit students from ALLLLLLL other sections. Tests are hard but its Stats. Attend the lectures and do practice questions.
Simply put, the best teacher for the hardest course in the program...... real world experience helps a lot, long classes but worth every second.....
can't teach.
Rochon can absolutely teach and takes it a MILLION steps further. Had him for stats 1 and 2. He will ensure you are good before moving on. Tests are tough but they are the same for all sections. Tried two other teachers before I found him, disaster... He is a AMAZING!!!!!
Lectures are lonnnnggggg because he will go the full time but worth every second.... highly highly highly recommend
He's okay in teaching but hardest marker ever. He might be a great statistician, but he certainly should not be teaching.
York should clone this guy...... just a great instructor and person.
Stats 1 and 2 are the hardest courses in the program. Had Michael for both. He was clear, classes were extremely helpful, passionate about the material, had real world experience to share on each topic and cared that we understand the material. Great teacher and person. I wish he taught more courses at York.
The courses from Micheal are amazing !!!!! Stats is really easy after taking his courses!!!!! The lecture is so long but it is really helpful for test even for the real life. Micheal really cares about every student in his lecture and tries best to make student understanding the material! The beeeeeeest pro in York!!! Take that course with him!!!!
He remembered us long after our final projects and gave useful feedback generally.
God of Stats !!!!
Best Professor I had so far!! He made sure everyone understood concepts. Amazinggg :) What annoyed me the most was, the fact that students from other sections attended his class, and most of the time people enrolled in the course couldnt get seats.
he works to ensure that you understand him.. i struggle with stats and didnt do any homework just listened to him!
He is really good in terms of explanation.
Best professor ever!, gives students his 200%!! Very passionate about teaching and extremely knowledgeable & kind I wish he taught every course in my degree !!!! Explains everything over and over until you understand it! very approachable .Can I give him 100 mark on ratings?
BEST professor I have ever had!!!!!! he cares, he is approachable , helpful and teaches with all his heart!!!
Great Professor. Very approachable and fair. Teaches extremely well and knows exactly what he is talking about, providing real life applications to his lectures. On top of that he has a good sense of humour.
Attended his ADMS 2320 online course. Very nice professor, explain questions and concepts clearly, basically test stuff on the slides which makes the textbook useless.
Exceptional explanation on details, give extra info on tests and exams. I would definition recommend this prof for any stats course.
Prof Rochon is honestly the best professor you could get for these courses, he made everything so much more simple and easy then it actually was! Make sure you don't skip class because of attendance marks and also he goes through everything in so much detail. Overall he's an amazing prof and the courses are not hard as long as you do the work!
I still don't know why he has not won the teaching excellence award. He is by far the best professor at schulich. Makes very technical concepts so simple. He is very passionate about the subject. His quantitative methods class was easy to follow.
Super cool professor. I loved his class. Speaks about practical implementation in real world along with the concepts.
Every good thing written about this prof is all true. He genuinely cares and is just a very normal approachable person. A tip for students struggling with stats - use statsdoesntsuck. I took Rochons online course because of work, attended some lectures in class that he taught, and used statsdoesntsuck. I am terrible at stats but ended with a C+.
Great professor i evere found in YorkU. His skills are excellent you have to attend his lecture then you don't need any other study aid.
Inspiring prof I appreciate his after hours and the passion and desire he teaches the subject. One of the greatest professor I ever had.
One of the most respected professors. He is one prof that I will surely remember in York, highly passionate and experience in his field. Highly respected.
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING PROFESSOR! Without a doubt one of the best professors at York. He does such a great job describing the material and making sure everyone understands. He teaches you tricks to help you solve questions which are extremely helpful for exams and is overall a very funny guy. He definitely made STATS enjoyable.
He is the best prof I had at York. Lectures are on point and simple to understand. He makes the lectures interesting. Have to do a lot of practice questions to do well on the midterms.
He is a great prof. Actually cares about teaching and helping students.
Stats is boring but Michael makes it amazing. It's hard to fall asleep on his class coz the lecture is very attractive(his voice is extremely loud btw). If you go to every single class, you don't have to spend extra hours for the test. He makes the calculation clear and simple. Easy A and A+.
He is easily the best professor at York University. I genuinely enjoyed going to his lectures and I actually learned from him, he doesn't read off the powerpoint like most professors. IF YOU ARE TAKING STATS HE IS THE PROFESSOR
Best prof at YorkU! Lectures are very engaging. He gives great tips, plus he gives handouts every week for practice in class, which is definitely very helpful. Midterms and final are easy/okayish if you practice. Slides also consist of theory parts that are on MCQs, so pay attention to those. He is kind and HILARIOUS! Overall, JUST TAKE HIS CLASS!!
Prof. Rochon will not leave you indifferent to his subject. He is passionate about it. Intelligent, witty, well organized. Highly recommend
So far Michael is best professor I've met at York University.
LOVEd the class! A+ if you work hard! TAKE this class!
This guy is the best. Take his class is you need to take ADMS 2320 or ADMS 3330
The best professor I had at Schulich. Extremely confident and extremely knowledgable
Just take him. I have no other words to say.
THE BEST PROF. at YORK! If you are in his class you are lucky , he is an amazing teacher the best there can be!!!! I have no words to praise his lectures and teaching!! goes above and beyond to explain course content.
Online lectures are harder, you have to motivate yourself. His lectures are long but very detailed and easy to follow. I made the mistake of not doing problems and ended up doing horrible on the first test. Without practice it felt longer and harder than it was. Practice enough and I am sure over a B is possible.
Great professor, he is extremely passionate and will not move on to a concept without ensuring everyone understands it. I wish he taught every class at York, life would be so much easier. He demonstrates what a professor should be like - makes it very clear he wants us to succeed!
AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING No other words to describe this respected prof. Classes are engaging. His lectures slides are created by himself not by the publisher. Hes funny, explains how concepts you learn can be applied to real life. Wants students to succeed not just pass. This professor should be awarded the highest level award. 10 stars
Everything said on here about Michael is correct. Hes an amazing professor, explains content clearly and engages the class in a way that ensures everyone understands. Amazing lectures, clear and makes his own slides. Does not read off the slides. He also won't move on until everyone understands the content. He's passionate and cares it really shows
One of the best Profs I've ever had. Ive learnt stats like never before! He is Passionate about the subject and that translates to his teachings. You might just consider a profession as a statistician after this class. He is extremely caring and considerate to each students query. Definitely Take his Class if you can!!!
Be very diligent with your assignments. Make sure you pay attention in his class and your knowledge of stats is taken care of. He knows the subject inside out and does not weasel away from questions.
Best prof at york :)
Prof. Rochon is one of the best professors at Schulich. Fair grader, approachable for feedback and help, and makes an effort to make statistics fun and understandable for everyone.
His slides are great. His explanation is simple direct and applicable. Engaging lecturer. Fair grader. Listen in class and do the home work and you will do great. Loved the final project.
BEST PROF IN THE ENTIRE WORLD. I don't even know if someone can do better work than him. it's the first class that I actually paid attention and I learned a lot from him
The God of statistics. God sent him for a reason. Keep it up Proffesor.
Makes you actually enjoy and pay attention in a 7pm-10pm stats class. Best prof at York, taking his class will be the best decision you make in your undergrad.
Michael is such a good prof. I am not even in his class but I do attend every week. If you're taking stats he is definitely the one to take the course with. He does not often finish the class early but 3 hours lecture with Michael is chill.
Very good prof i ever had
Best prof in the university
Best Professor I have had so far at York. Take his online course and you will be fine if you practice course work weekly.
He breaks down the concepts so well - they're easy to understand. He's very energetic and funny, so it's really easy to stay engaged in class. And he truly believes that there are no such things as stupid questions, so don't be afraid to tell him if you don't understand anything! Also, don't forget to practice lots of questions!
I'm sure you have walked around campus and seen all the "STATS made EASY" posters, charging you a lot money to teach you something you can learn by simply attending his classes. He is Extremely funny and he makes STATS look super easy. If a complete idiot like me can get an A by just going to every class, i'm sure there is hope for everyone.
I made an account to just say he's the greatest professor, ever.
Choices are limited for profs, so the best choice would be Rochon. Not sure what the hype is about with this guy, he's ok. Adms 3330 is a lot of work and you need to do the work regardless who the prof is. Attend the tutorials.
He was awesome. Class is hard. Not harder then stats I though. gave real life examples and was really clear in lectures. answers all questions. Best at YU hands down!!!!!! Made me like numbers by the end....
i have to say that he is a really good prof. his ideas and lectures are well organized. clear explanation for the course topics. if you are taking stats then chose him. hi is the best!
He is one of the best teachers for this course. Go above and beyond for each of his assignments, and read the textbook for his midterm. He teaches very quickly because the course is so vast, but his knowledge in this field is amazing. No complaints for this professor at all, will take his class again.
He is the best professor for ADMS Stats. He makes this boring and hard Stats course much more easier to learn. He gives students a very clear guidance how to learn step by step and always care about if students understand and catch what he teaches. I could have got a higher grade only because I didn't arrange time well during the final exam.
Prof. Rochon is an amazing teacher. He knows his subject, keeps the class engaged and give real-life examples to make things easier to understand.
Amazing prof! He is so kind!!!!
I am currently in his online class and cannot explain how well he explains the content as well as laid out the course in an extremely user-friendly way. I also reached out to him once via email and he responded within minutes and was extra friendly and helpful. If you need to take this course then take it with him. Best prof I have had at York!
I reached out to Prof Rochon a couple of days before the exam with a question I should've known the answer to all along the course. Any other professor would've bashed me for it but Prof. Rochon was just extra helpful and nice. Take stats with him or don't take it at all! He's great!
He is very good at explaining stats and makes it interesting. He relates it to business and makes us see how we can use numbers to make decisions from a business perspective.
If you're taking ADMS 2320, take it with Michael Rochon!! The material itself is confusing but he explains every step thoroughly. Honestly, one of the best profs at York. Make sure to watch his lectures and go over the practice problems videos he posts. Do the practise problems he assigns from the textbook and you should be good :)
This man is a gift of a professor. He uses stats in his profession so he knows how to use the concepts in reality and convey them well to his students. He has a lot of patience and is always glad to answer questions. He answers emails with lightning speed. He's such a pleasure to talk to during the break of class. I took him for 2320 as well.
Great professor! Loud but great!
One of the best professors and nicest human beings. He really cares about his students doing well. The moment you email him with a question, he will email you back with a thorough answer ASAP. GREAT PROFESSOR, GREAT PERSON.
STATS GOD! Here you go, I said it. Well prepared, amazing lectures and overall a very nice person.
You need a lot of practice for the course but the professor is amazing!! Even if I took it online, he explained questions step by step!
Prof Rochon is the best! I took 2320 online and his prerecorded lectures were so clear and easy to follow. If you have any questions you just email him and he will explain! The course is a lot of work if you really want to do well but he made it so much better. He also gives additional examples and solutions to textbook questions. Just great!!!
Great teaching. Many students in other sections chose to attend ours because of him - that was prior to COVID. Very genuine guy. However stats isn't the easiest subject. Understand the concept first and then do A LOT OF problems.
One of the best profs I've had in my life
Believe me when I say, BEST PROFESSOR EVER!! He is so caring, his lectures are immaculate and he really knows what he is doing. Online courses are never easy, but he made it possible. Stats was actually fun with him. And he will always reply to your emails and make sure you understand everything. I have never had such an amazing prof.
I had prof Rochon for ADMS 2320 and 3352. Best professor in the ADMS department hands down! He is a gifted teacher and I would highly recommend taking his section if you can!
While I found Professor Rochon's online lectures to be ok, I must say that the tests were very difficult. The entire grade is from 2 tests and a final, and the test questions are much harder than any practice questions you can do. It's a tough class.
Stats is difficult for me but his online lectures and videos were great. Tests are hard but I focused on doing as many questions as possible. He is quick to respond to emails and explains things great. Wish I had him in class though...
He is good. He explains everthing so well. Will answer questions and applies things to real life examples and has patience.
I cannot stand math but the class turned this around for me. Lectures were great and organized. Relating material to the real world was amazing. Tests can be tricky. Nothing more to say then this guy is awesome.
Easily Best professor at York University
The best prof that I have had so far at York University. He explains all of the statistics concepts very well, and always makes sure that we understand everything. After explaining each concept, he would ask if we all understood, which is very kind of him. He is also a super funny guy! Definitely would take a class with him again.
I can't stress enough how GOOOOOOOOOD and AWESOME Michael is !!!!! attend each lecture, it is really important to understand the concepts and do some practice questions. He really cares about his students, funny, cool, smart, and will teach you some important skills to apply in businesses and life !! Also, his wink is beyond cute (((-:
Such a great professor!!! Tests are hard but manageable. There is a lot of material to cover but his lectures are worth every minute!! Had two other ones and thank God I ended up in his class.
His lecture was ok, but his Tests & Exam were extremely long and challenging, unlike the example questions/solutions. I took it online, open book tests & exams are made out of 3 case questions with an average of 3-4 small questions in ea, you only have 1:50 Hrs. You don't have enough time to complete the entire question, especially the exam
Had him for 2 courses. Both were awesome. Will explain everything and take time. Hard material and tests but I expected that tbh. Wish I had him for more courses. Amazing!!!!
For the lectures: Amazing and funny, best class so far, never dozed off in this night class. As for the tests: Manageable but you gotta put time into studying and watch the time. The Instructor: Nice guy, cares you know the stuff and how to apply it, lots of real knowledge. Overall: Thankful to have taken a course with him!!!
Thank you professor Rochon, Yorku tends to get bad rep but not when we have teachers like this. if you are a student whos wondering wether you should take a class with him, you wont find a better professor like this at Yorku. Dont get me wrong hes not gonna spoonfeed you, he's fair,just and a professional but above all an amazing human being.10/10
I had Michael for ADMS 2320 - Business Statistics. He is the best stats professor at York, and in my opinion THE best professor at York. Period. Hands down best professor I've ever had. He is very good at teaching, keeps you focused and entertained, funny, and does an amazing job of explaining his material. You won't get a better prof than him!
One of the best professors in the entire university.
Professor Rochon will be that one professor you never forget. He is the absolute best professor at York without a doubt. He genuinely cares about his students, his lectures are funny and entertaining, and overall he's just a great guy. If you need to take 2320, try your absolute hardest to get him!!
He's amazing, passion in teaching, focus on application on real life more than just theory. Worth the tuition fee
Professor Rochon's classes are the best in the college. He teaches the class with so much energy and it is easy to understand the concepts. He discusses the practical applications of the class materials and that broadens our horizon. The class PPTs are also very helpful.
Such an amazing professor, made quantitative methods very engaging and easy to understand, might be the best prof I get in this program
THE BEST!!!!!! No other professor in the university can teach you stats with so much passion and lucidity. Take him at any cost, you'll thank me later.
Great professor, will choose him again
Regrettable Choices.
Brings good examples to material. High energy and knowledge. Can keep you awake in late class. It's stats so tests were hard. Amazing and highly highly rec!
Take him as a prof. Trust me.
Data, Quant, Stats, numbers - I've always been intimidated by the material - However Rochon has the incredible ability to simplify concepts, and make it stick. Every person in class actively discusses how amazing and engaging each class is. These are among some of the most valuable and insightful lessons - I can't recommend him enough!!
Professor Rochon is an easy-going professor. He makes sure that all of his students understand the concepts before moving forward.
best prof at york
Best professor ever!!!
Professor Rochon is an engaging lecturer who makes stats interesting. The class is challenging but worth it - just stay on top of the material, use the free textbook, and give unstuckstudy ai a try for handy study tools. Would take again.
Professor Rochon was great! He helps his students, he wanted us to understand the content by giving real life examples. The questions practiced within the lectures and how he delivered the content were extremely helpful for exam prep.
I am learning very slowly but I am doing very well. This prof is a very nice and industrial man. No regrets.
The best professor at York
the only prof i've ever had that i liked so much i felt i had to post on here about them. he makes stats concepts so much easier to understand & genuinely cares about you understanding them. kept me engaged for 3 hour lectures from 7-10pm ! thank u prof rochon ! would 100% recommend !
Perferct prof
Best Professor!!! he makes things so easy for students. Genuinely care for all the students. 100% recommended. Thankyou Professor, you are amazing!!
He actually cares about his students and teachers really well. He teaches with ease and is very funny and easy-going. Didn't give any homework very test heavy however he is an amazing professor. I would take him again.
Professor was so kind and understanding. He fully explains concepts that are confusing and if you're still confused, he will walk the class through it. I expressed to him my anxiety about the class but he was so good about calming my nerves and helping me through the class. I ended up doing very well. Truly one of the best profs ever.
best prof ive ever had in my whole school career. first class that was actually worth the money.
good professor, he actually cares about his students and teaching, I didn't hear any bad feedback about him, but the test is difficult. I heard lots of students said "he tried, so if I cannot pass, I don't blame him"
THE BEST PROFESSOR! Prof Rochon is energetic, enthusiastic, great sense of humor, passionate. Stats can be complex, but Prof Rochon breaks down each concept & shows you step by step. Simplifies everything, demystifies. He respects students and doesn't try to embarrass us. Instead he enjoys teaching and is excited when we get it. Take this prof!!!
One of the best professors I've ever had! He can explain very difficult concepts in a way that's easy to understand. He's also hilarious, which makes the class even more enjoyable. I would take his course again and again — truly an outstanding learning experience!
I took ADMS-2320, Winter 2025, with Professor Michael Rochon and he is amazing. His engaging teaching style made Business Statistics manageable. He covers all the course material thoroughly and highlights key points for the reference sheet, which were very helpful. I highly recommend him for this course!
Great prof. Made the course super enjoyable
Amazing professor! Probably the best professor i've ever had at York. 100% recommend taking his class for ADMS2320. Makes the class engaging and ensures that everyone understands the content. Helps make a difficult course into a very easy one. If you have to take ADMS 2320, it's so worth taking it with him, you won't regret it.
Amazing professor but a bit of a tough grader as the course is meant to simulate a real survey and study. Lots of feedback to help you and your group improve.
Great prof. Makes a hard course very doable. I could have done better had I studied more but that's on me.
Best teacher in yorku
Really great at teaching, and keeping classes attention for 3 hours, and teaches how every class should be taught. Good at teaching actual practical examples of the learned material. Very good at simplifying initially difficult concepts.
He is one of the most nicest, smartest, and down-earth to professors you'll ever meet at York. He is so passionate about business statistics that it's like he lives and breathes the course. That's why he is so good at teaching it. He ensures that we all understand the course concepts by asking us if we do before moving on. He wants us to succeed.
Professor Michael Rochon is the Michael Jordan, Lionel Messi, Tom Brady, Michael Phelps, Wayne Gretzky, Usain Bolt, Novak Djokovic, Babe Ruth, Tiger Woods, Muhammad Ali, Jon Jones, Lewis Hamilton, and Don Bradman of Business Statistics. He's truly the GOAT.
Awesome professor!!! Everything is prefect:)
He has 2 goals. To ensure every student understands every concept, and to include some insight on how the concepts pertain to the real-world environment. If you're a beginner/ novice in quantitative studies, he's probably the best instructor you'll come across. He makes complex stuff look simple and doesn't make you feel foolish asking questions.
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