No textbook. You'll use his notes which are suprisingly well-written. Although challenging, he's excellent at explaining every step of every problem...he's very systematical. I learned a lot. He has a strong accent, but you'll get used to it after a couple of weeks.

The workbook of old test he gives you helps...but don't fool yourself. If you are not a math person, be ware...it is a very challenging course.

Great Professor!! Well organized course with Bel-Jean packets. Very helpful. Tests very fair. Has slight British accent, but not really a problem. I thought his accent and cool suits he wore everyday were amusing. Made Stat fun!!

Difficult material. However, He is an excellent teacher. I struggle in math yet got a B out of it. Mainly due to his teaching.

Never thought I would actually enjoy a math class. He knows what he is doing and teaches well. Course packets are nice. Old tests are VERY helpful. DO IT and you'll get A! Oh, and hot accent!

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Bus. Statistics is not always the easiest or most interesting class, but I think Professor Holomes does an excellent job teaching the material. Go to class, do all the hw ON TIME [it's an easy 100 for 15% of your grade!], practice old exams... I would recommend taking him.

His class was very boring and just went over the test questions in the book. He provides good examples and his tests arent too bad if you study all the old ones he gives you online.

Prof Holmes is the man. He does an excellent job explaining the material and is always open to help you. The book examples are perfect practice, as well as the old tests he will post online. His tests are fair, but you still need to study a lot and know the material. If someone does bad in his class is because of lack of study time. Go to class too

Professor Holmes is excellent at explaining the material; the tests are tough because they are mostly conceptual. Curves at the end. Go Liverpool FC.

Prof Holmes' class is a waste of time. He just goes through the book which he wrote and continues to rip students off with. Do the homework because they add up to a test grade.

Holmes' class is miserably boring. His lectures come directly from the text book. Some people didn't have to go to class at all, but I went every once in a while because he does explain the tougher subjects pretty well. Homework is simple and an easy 20% of your grade. Just study the old tests and test problems in the book and it's an A.

Holmes's class is really boring, and he goes over powepoints and examples directly from the book (which he wrote fyi). Some of the material is complicated, so going to class does help you understand. I would recommend him, but be prepared to be bored out of your mind, and hear about Hawkes a million times during the semester.

Classes can be pretty boring depending on your interest in the class, but paying attention and taking notes can help you out big time. He wrote the book, but some additions are normally needed. Holmes publishes his old tests on the internet so that helps big time when studying for tests. Not easy, but he gives you everything you need to do well.

This class....is so boring. If you go, make sure you bring crosswords or your computer to keep you awake. the material is really easy if you do the practice probs & work the past exams. can exempt the final if you make an A avg on all tests b4 it. easy class

Class is not necessary. Material can be learned by working the previous tests only. Dr. Holmes is really helpful but class is pretty boring.

Holmes is good, he's British which is kind of fun. The material is incredibly easy and I wouldn't say that the class is boring at all. My only qualm is that he's very wordy in his descriptions of things which really don't need so much explanation, and it caused me to get lost a time or two. But he's really helpful and nice, I would recommend him!

Great at explaining statistics concepts. Really good notes to print out before class to follow along. Tests are taken in lab time with a TA. Lots of homework, but it's pretty easy and your TA will help you if you have any questions. Holmes is very knowledgeable in the area and great at helping you understand.

He is so helpful and good at making more difficult concepts appear easy. He is always willing to help. I have never had a complaint about him. If you take the lab along side the class, it really helps you understand the concepts even more.

Holmes likes class participation but going to class is not required. I slept through an entire chapter & just studied the notes posted online and made 100 on that test. Plus @ the end of the semester some hw grades are dropped. You have 4 tests and 1 final but if you do well on the 4 tests you can opt out of the final. (which is what I did)

Professor Holmes is great. He explains things very well. All of his notes are online, but you have to go to class to get examples answered. They give you a formula sheet to use on homework and tests, and most of the harder problems can be done in StatCrunch. There's Open Lab too where TAs can help you with homework.

The class is so boring, but that's not Dr. Holmes' fault. He's a pretty good teacher, has an adorable accent, and the material is easy.

He was a decent teacher. Really nice and a cool accent. The stat2000 course is so computer focused that its hard for teachers to have their own personal spin on the course. So its hard to judge what kind of professor he was being that he didnt make the exam .

Is a wonderful teacher with a great ability to put things in a very understandable manner. He puts the notes online so you can write down your notes from class on those if you print them out.

i hate stat so this class is boring. as a teacher he's great. super nice and clear with what he's teaching. The lab classes are required and the TA i had is super cool. the final is optional but if you take it it replaces your lowest test grade even if the final is lower than that test. labs are really quick and take less than the 50min class time

He gives amazing notes and always posts them online, so you really never have to go to class. It's easy to get a good grade in this class. Everything that we have to turn in is done online so you know your grades right away.

This class is very easy. I went everyday because it helps me learn, but the slides are online if you don't want to go to class. Holmes is very approachable, and you can ask him questions even in a huge lecture hall. His lectures can be boring but he makes jokes and seems very nice.

Professor Holmes is very helpful in statistics - definitely recommend him! Attendance isn't mandatory but it helps if you go since he goes over everything in class. He has an english accent!

I felt pretty bad because Prof. Holmes tried really hard to encourage class participation, but everyone sat around texting or surfing facebook in his class, so only one or two people ever talked to him. He sounds like Wakko from the Animaniacs which is awesome. Easiest math class I've ever taken.

In this class, you have access to every professor's notes, but Holmes's are the best. Tests and homework are very easy. I stopped going to class because I got the material, but Holmes is great at answering questions and getting students to understand. Overall an extremely easy A if you dedicate 2-3 hours per week to the class, lecture or self-study

This class was extremely easy. You don't have to attend, only complete the online homework and go to lab, which only really takes about 25 minutes a week. Study a couple hours for each of the 4 tests and you'll get an A. Holmes tells you day one not to buy the textbook and does a really good job explaining everything.

i had to go to class for the sake of taking notes, but all the powerpoints are online and that was enough for most people. just do the homework and labs. they're pretty easy for the most part.

Holmes is a nice guy but the class is actually pretty hard as it gets later in the semester. it starts out easy. if you are good at math you're fine. tests are 80% of your grade so do well.

Holmes is a good teacher. Go to class and take notes and I swear you can easily receive an A. Material is easy, but you have to pay attention. Second half can get confusing if you stop going to class. It is easy to make a 100 on your labs and homework (20% of grade) and it will help boost your overall grade. He is a good professor.

Statistics is a relatively boring but easy A if you study for it. Go to class, do your online hw, and review before tests with study guides and hw. Holmes is very clear, open to students asking questions, and a great teacher.

Holmes, as a person, is interesting, funny, and British. As an instructor, he is not so interesting. Though, statistics is boring anyway, so that isn't in his favor. The tests in this class were hard, I thought, so going to class was mandatory for me. Lab and homework assignments (20%) were easy though.

MSIT 3000 with Holmes is a very simple class if you have a good background in math. Just go to class and do your best to pay attention. He tries to make it interesting, but statistics just isn't interesting. He is very clear about the material though, I never came out of class confused.

Easy teacher, takem him. Tests are pretty easy if you study.

2 tests and a final. Homework due every Wednesday. Attendance is extra credit. He's not the most interesting and sometimes he confuses himself and says conflicting things. It's a pretty standard class & it would probably be hard if you've never taken calc before and are relying on him to teach you everything. The stat part is just more MSIT

I thought this class was incredibly easy. However, I had taken AP Calculus and a lot of it was repeat material. The class structure is straight-forward with extra credit for attendance. His teaching was clear and he was funny every once in a while.

Whatever you do, don't give up. This class is easy to pass as long as you do the homework (get a solid hw average) and show up for the tests with basic knowledge. I personally made the mistake of dropping this class and wasting tons of time. My second go through, I stuck it out and even with very limited understanding came out on top and graduated.

Definitely easier if you've taken Calculus. Holmes is a pretty standard prof, nothing special. Spend a ton of time doing and redoing homeworks and practice tests and you should be fine, I made B's on all the tests and still got an A in the class with all the other homework/case studies.

If you've taken calculus and statistics before this class will be a breeze. I hadn't taken calculus so this class was hard, especially in the beginning. There are clicker questions every class and he drops your 4 lowest days. Only 2 tests and a final along with weekly webassign homework and 2 writing assignments which are super annoying and long.

He gives opportunity for extra credit by going to class. He does a good job of explaining things. I would advise you to attend every class. I wouldn't call the class hard, but to grasp the material well it takes diligence, especially for those who have not taken calculus in HS. In addition to extra credit my final grade was curved slightly.

For BUSN 4000 Holmes is def one of the 2 best teachers. of those I don't think it really matters who you take, but he is definitely a solid choice. Class isn't hard if you keep up with the material. Come to class for the clicker questions and study in advance of the exams and you'll be fine

I took this is an online summer course & just now writing the review. Biggest advantage with taking it in the summer is that there are no case studies. Class structure, difficulty, & material was similar to MSIT 3000, with the addition of some easy calculus. I think there were extra credit opportunities bc I didn't do well on tests and got an A-

Lectures are extremely boring, and attendance was not mandatory and counts as extra credit. There were 3 case studies that are annoying to do and take about 5-6 hours to do and you will probably get only get a high B or low A. Homeworks aren't too bad, just take time. Tests are a little hard, but if you study the homeworks they aren't bad

Pretty straight class. Not as hard as people say. Hardest part for me was the calculous section. Do homework and practices tests to be well prepared and you should be fine. Also do every part of case studies on time!

No electronics in his class. Very straight forward in my opinion especially if you have taken calculus or statistics before. I think the practice test prepare you well and I would recommend him. He can be a little "short" with people so I am not sure I would take him if you struggle with math.

Dr. Holmes is a solid choice for this class. The class itself is difficult but his videos are very useful for learning the material. The exams are heavily weighed, but there are two different grade schemes depending on which exam you do better on. He offers multiple extra credit opportunities and is very easy to get in touch with if you need help.

I am just going to go ahead tell you to get the Skooler's semester packet for this class. Holmes is a solid choice out of the professors but as busy college students in hard classes we can't spend all hours working on one class which is what will happen. Skoolers will help you learn quicker, short cuts and tips, and walk through the HWs.

Professor Holmes really cares about his students and gives them everything they need to succeed. Having prior knowledge of calc and stat helps, but he does a really good job of breaking down the concepts. There is lots of homework and they take a while but with all the resources, it's manageable. One of the easiest classes I've taken in Terry.

If you put the work in, this class is fairly easy. His lectures are extremely slow and easy to dose off on, but other than that I don't find it difficult at all. Homeworks are super long, but help you prepare for the exams better so it is what it is

Take Dr. Holmes!!! He posts the lectures, but I recommend going to class to ask any questions you have. I had no experience with calculus but he explained it so well that it made it easy. I also recommend taking this class after 3000 so you don't forget the stat part though. He also DOESN'T cold call, so do w/ that as you will. :)

I mean, it's a calculus class, and it's going to be very heavy on math. If you're good at math then this is a breeze, if not ... well anyways, he's a good professor and gives lots of extra credit. HWs are super long and I do them alongside rewatching the lecture videos bc the in-person lectures can be a bit monotone.

He is great in and out of class. The homework will take hours after the calc units. The tests are very few questions, so you cannot overestimate your understanding of the material. Take all the extra credit he offers, it will save you in the end I swear. This is a class you will have to study for, but it's not impossible

pay attention during the lectures and you'll be fine, exactly like busn 3000 with some extra content

I thought Holmes was great. He explains concepts well and the tests are very straightforward. I found skoolers test reviews helpful for extra practice but definitely not necessary to succeed in his class. Also offers a lot of extra credit if you participate.

This class is by no means easy, but everyone w/ other profs seem to be struggling a lot worse. He offers a ton of extra credit and is always willing to help both during class and out of it. He also posts his lectures online but participation is a part of the grade. He does pop quizzes sometimes at the end of class but they go towards participation.

Professor Holmes is a really great professor. He truly cares about his students and wants them to succeed. He takes the time to make sure we understand everything before moving on. The homeworks can be extensive, so don't wait until last minute. The tests aren't too bad, but you need to study! Would reccommend.

Holmes is like a climb up a treacherous mountain. If you don't make it to the top, you are weak and soft. How many derivatives are now lodged in my brain? A lot. Do I ever want to calculate elasticity of demand ever again in my life? Absolutely not. But I made it. Holmes' absolute blizzard of derivatives calloused my mind and hardened my heart.

Holmes is one of the best lecturers in Terry so go to class, because the material isn't fun to teach yourself. Homeworks are absurdly large, but the material isn't too hard and the tests are quite easy. Extra credit can turn a B+ into an A

Honestly its better to just learn this class on your own, going to class wont really help unless youve never taken calc or stat. For tests focus on the knowing the homeworks which are pretty long and not the slides not that useful. You will see problems like the slides only on the final which is cumulative. Mandatory final is not hard all MC.

Lecture slides are a bit dry, but Professor Holmes makes up for it with tons of extra credit. Skoolers test prep and Unstuck study are great study resources to ace the exams.

Good teacher, engaging. Gives extra credit (up to 3% depending on participation) so doable A.

Holmes was the best professor I had this semester. Ignore the bad reviews. The material is organized and structured well, and he breaks down each topic and explains it in the easiest possible terms. I believe he could teach this class to a sixth grader if he wanted to and they would receive an A. Go to class and take notes. Do not skip class.

He is a really nice and sweet professor! Don't listen to the negative reviews. He provides a lot of resources to study for the exam, like the online lectures videos. I don't really recommend skoolers, got it for the first exam, got an 80, and did not buy it for the second exam got a 100. Definitely a double class. HWs are very long.

I really liked Holmes, he was very passionate in class and offered extra credit for showing up. The reviews about the homework are true, they are brutal, but if you use chat and copilot you can get extra credit for doing them early. Use the videos he posts instead of skoolers - free and the same content. Tests are hard, not a reflection of him.

He was an incredibly nice guy. Also, I thought he taught the material in a very easy and consumable way. If you are taking BUSN4000, I couldn't recommend him any more. The tests aren't bad if you study and at least try on the homework. Along with that, he provides plenty of extra credit.

Very nice and caring professor. He made the lectures very understandable. The tests aren't too bad if you study, and as long as you try on the homework, it's not too bad. Lots of extra credit opportunities. I got skoolers, but it's definitely not necessary to do well

This class was pretty easy in my opinion! I was nervous about using ProctorU for exams but it ended up being really easy to navigate and I didn't run into many issues. The homework is through webassign and there is a few assignments each week. Grading is explained well

Not the most exciting class, but doable. Go to class, take notes on paper, and do not cheat on the homework, or nothing will make sense come testing time. Solid professor, chill guy

Professor Holmes was a great teacher. The class overall wasn't too bad if you paid attention and did the homework. I wouldn't recommend cheating on the HW bc it will screw you over for the test. He also posts homework videos, lecture slides/videos, and test reviews, which were really helpful. If you're willing to put the work in, I'd recommend.

great prof, great guy. lectures are easy to follow, and they are posted online. homeworks are a drag and take so long, but complete 48hrs before deadline and you get extra credit. exams are based on webassign so practice on there. final exam is on PAPER for some reason but tbh its not that bad. attendance optional but you get extra credit.