Totally agree with the last comment. The TA's are incredibly rude, inconsistent (but usually harsh) graders, and really don't seem to like any of the students. Dr. Tomlinson seems pretty nice, definitely knowledgeable and I think she handles the class well considering what a universally disliked subject she teaches (statistics).

She tends to assign a decent amount of homework, but for a stats class that really is the only way you're actually going to learn the material. Goes out of her way to really explain concept, comes prepared with good slides and is approachable and accessible. Also goes out of her way to schedule additional tutoring sessions for Excel/class concepts

Tracy is an excellent teacher. Her lectures are clear and easy to follow, and explains the material in detail. Lab sections and homework are really important to learning the material. If you put in the work, you'll do well.

The material is very easy if you have basic math knowledge. She understands everything very well and answers any question. The tests and homework are very fair, and there's only one paper which is only a few pages. Highly recommend.

Great at explaining the topics, offers a lot of points for participation and some extra credit. If you ask questions she will definitely help you. Overall, great stat teacher

Dr. Tomlinson is great. She is a awesome lecturer, really cares about her students ( will answer any question you have) she goes out of her way to explain the concept to you if you set up offfice hours. She is truly great. Her TAs are good for he most part all but one Taylor she is extremely rude and pretentious. Overall good class if you work.

I really liked Dr. Tomlinson. She made an 8AM class interesting and actually bearable. She obviously is passionate about statistics and tried to make her lectures interesting. Definitely go to class bc you hand in a problem set every class which is how she takes attendance/participation. Don't leave the online problems til last minute either!

Dr. Tomlinson is God's gift to statistics. I would not have done well at all in stats if it weren't for her. She was so clear and interesting-I literally never wanted her class to end. Very clear and fair instructor :)

Dr. T was wonderful! Always open to questions and concerns, does her best to make sure you understand the material. Lectures are great, they aren't boring and don't drag on, they more pull you into listen. Would highly recommend she's wonderful.

Open note tests. Explains things very well and lots of opportunities to learn. Fairly easy class if you're willing to put in some amount of effort. In class participation points so you need to show up.

Easy A if you complete homeworks. Participation is worth a lot between class and watching online videos, but you can miss and still do very well. Dr. Tomlinson is a good lecturer and gives a lot of practice problems and resources to ensure that you understand the material. Complete her study guides and bring them to exams, which are all open note.

Lots of homework/videos, but if you pay attention in class and actually go you learn a lot. This was my first ever statistics class and I barely struggled. She is an interesting lecturer and clearly is knowledgeable and passionate about statistics. Tests are open note and easy, just do homework and attend lecture (participation points!!)

This class can be tedious with online mastery training and weekly APA reports, but not difficult. Attendance in lecture and lab is mandatory and counts towards your grade. Easy A if you come to class and put effort into assignments. Dr. Tomlinson is a great professor who clearly cares and is pretty understanding.

good teacher but moves slowly, esp if youve taken stat before. she's engaging and has helpful slides. exams are open note so you can literally bring a practice exam to the test - SO EASY. however, the hw is INSANE. theres too many components and while the cengage hw is helpful, with the mastery training/videos/practice elms questions it take hours

Extremely knowledgeable, always answers questions effectively, readily available for help and resources. As a non-math person, Dr Tomlinson made statistics make sense to me

Tomlinson is actually a really good professor. The class was definitely tedious with online mastery training and APA reports as others have said, but its easy to keep up once you get a routine going. DO NOT skip class because participation counts for a whole lot of your grade. She also gives extra credit and exams are open note. Easy A

Skip class and youll get zero participation points, which is heavy on your grade. Build up papers due practically every week. TAs are super helpful. She makes the class easier than it could have been.

She is a good lecturer! Although the subject was not what I was interested in, she is obviously very passionate which made it less boring. Exams are open note, so make sure you take really good notes. There is a lot of homework, but it really helped me with the course.

I enjoyed Dr. Tomlinsons class! Shes open to any questions or concerns you have and is easily approachable. I enjoyed the lectures, it was never boring. Although I wish some of the readings werent too long. Otherwise, it was a great class and I had a good experience.

Loved this class. Very interesting, relevant, real-life topics. Tomlinson is a great professor & responsive to students. Lots of readings, quizzes, videos, discussion boards, & 2 midterms but they're all easy if you stay on top of things. Must attend class & read, participation counts for a lot & class is half lecture half discussion.

When I was taking Psyc200 with Dr. Tomlinson, I was hating her for giving us a lot of work but after finishing the class and entering to Psyc 300 where the professor has a luck of a knowledge of the subject, I appreciate Dr. Tomlinson. Yes, the class was difficult but you learn and that knowledge would definitely help you in your future classes.

Dr. Tomlinson is such a caring professor and genuinely cares about her students' success and future. The course is lecture-heavy and not an easy A, but you get multiple homework attempts, review sessions for quizzes, and the TAs are great resources. While the topic is intimidating, Dr. Tomlinson wants you to do well so don't be scared to reach out.

This class is definitely not easy, be prepared for notes and in lecture participation. Professor Tomlinson genuinely cares about her students. I am not a math person AT ALL but between her teaching, the TA's, and the lab videos, it was easy to catch up The homeworks are all open note with two attempts and the quizzes are based on the homework.

Dr. Tomlinson is a really great teacher. I read this page before taking PSYC200 and was terrified to start, but I honestly did not mind the class. The lectures are very helpful, the slides and a recording of each lecture is posted, so if you miss class you still have everything you need. All assignments are online, open note and straight forward.

Pros: she's passionate about the subject, willing to help (always responds to emails), very achievable to get an A, mostly participation, open note exams, extra credit for 1.5% overall grade - Cons: a ton of work, huge time commitment, 5-10 homework assignments each week, a lot of busy work, which can be tedious, lengthy papers every week

I don't know but psyc 300 is DEFINITELY easier than psyc 200. The labs are so so helpful so go to them. Also expect to write papers every week but the TA's are amazing and provide everything you need to do the papers. Tomlinson also cares. Go to class and I think you'll do fine. They literally give everything you need to pass!

I really liked this professor and her enthusiasm for the subject. I had her for PSYC200 and PSYC300 and I think while the course material is difficult and a lot, she does her best to make it manageable. I think most people mistake her being a bad professor with the course being difficult. Personally, I think she's a really solid professor.

I took this class online during the summer. The workload and lecture videos are fine if you're paying attention and space them out.They give a lot of assignments that are easy points. The TAs have office hours every day and are extremely helpful. This class might seem daunting at first, but if you put in the effort you will get a good grade.

I went into this class w/ so much anxiety, especially after PSYC200, but it ended up being not that bad. Prof. Tomlinson/ the TAs are very helpful, but the grading can be petty. I recommend taking this online if you can, the fast pace helps believe it or not. Get ready for lots of homework/important papers. GO TO OFFICE HOURS IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS!

one of the most understanding and engaging profs I've had. cares about students and the material, teaches it in a way that actually helps you learn it, not just some monotone lecture. & she gives out so many opportunities for points in her classes. just attend class, take good notes, do ur assignments, and email her when you need more time on them

She is amazing at teaching this class. The content may be tough, but she teaches it well & is flexible. Expect a bit of homework & weekly assignments, no exam. It might seem like a lot, but if you put in enough effort and use the supports available (there are A LOT!) it is easy to do well. She truly cares about her students, I would take her again.

Dr. Tomlinson is very passionate about statistics. She made lectures interesting and cared if the class seemed lost in any way. There is quite a bit of work to do in this class, but there's a weekly schedule that is set and followed. There's rarely an assignment you don't expect. Make sure to participate as it's a big part of your grade!

Took as winter course: It is lecture and homework heavy, however, it can be doable. If you have prior knowledge of stats and did alright, you should do fine in this class. The best thing to do is to plan ahead and stay organized, you might not do well if you don't. Also all homework, exams, quizzes, etc were open-note, so that was EXTREMELY helpful

I read Dr.Tomlinson was bad here but after taking this class I highly disagree. I would love to take her again and I feel that I learned so much in this class, so much that I was applying it to my life. I'm so glad I took Dr. Tomlinson for 200 and I hope to take her for psyc300 too! There's lots of homework but its part of the learning process.

I took professor T for the winter and my grade doesn't reflect her ability to teach the topic, the class was just too fast of pace and a lot of work for me with my schedule. I was I bit hesitant taking professor T with the reviews, but I really enjoyed her lecture videos, zoom meetings w/ her & TA's and she was always responsive with my concerns.

There is lots of busy work but all of the assignments, including quizzes and exams are online. In general, as long as you get assignments done, you will pass.

Her class is tough, but she's a really fun, passionate teacher with an interesting topic. There's A LOT of homework, but a fair bit of it is just easy points. It is stressful to keep up with the amount of homework, especially because she has a zero tolerance late policy, though. The class is interesting, but it isn't easy.

She is easily one of my favorite professors at UMD. PSYC300 is a lot of work (as expected) but her organization of it + the TA support is wonderful. The class content was new and enjoyable, and doing research was fun and interesting. She manages to make the class very engaging and looks out for you personally and professionally. Such a cool person.

Dr. Tomlinson is a great professor. She cares so much about her students and offers feedback opportunities each week about her teaching. She is always willing to change things to suit her students' learning better and wants everyone to love statistics. It's homework heavy but she provides you every resource to understand the content.