Intro to Statistical Science

This was the perfect class for an introduction class to using statistical science software. I am an Economics Major who is now taking Regression Analysis. While Intro to Statistical Science uses R and Regression uses Stata, I did not have any trouble making the switch to Stata over a year after using R in this class. Professor Malcom-White is great and very knowledgeable in the material but is effective at teaching it at an intro level.

This was the perfect class for an introduction class to using statistical science software. I am an Economics Major who is now taking Regression Analysis. While Intro to Statistical Science uses R and Regression uses Stata, I did not have any trouble making the switch to Stata over a year after using R in this class. Professor Malcom …Read more

Professor Emily is a super great professor overall. She is very passionate about the material which makes it enjoyable to learn. There is a lot of group work which is fun. It's just a great intro to statistics and I highly recommend it if you can get in. Try to get on the waitlist before registration starts.

I love Prof. Emily, all her tests are open note, openbook, OPEN INTERNET!! She does half class time is her lecturing with a hand out that you follow with her. The next half of class you work in groups to finish the homework. She so chill and super accommodating love her so much!

This is a good class to take for non-math majors who would like to gain some knowledge in basic statistics, hypothesis testing, probability, etc. There's weekly homework but shouldn't take up too much time. There's two mid-terms and one final exam, but as long as you pay attention in class, these should not be too difficult. I took this class as preparation for my research in graduate school and all of the materials turn out to be useful!

This is a good class to take for non-math majors who would like to gain some knowledge in basic statistics, hypothesis testing, probability, etc. There's weekly homework but shouldn't take up too much time. There's two mid-terms and one final exam, but as long as you pay attention in class, these should not be too difficult. I took t …Read more

This class is fantastic! Alex always brings enthusiasm and excitement to the material we are learning. He provides clear explanations to concepts in his lectures and is happy to work with you outside the classroom if needed. As a result, I have never felt that I was falling behind because he created an environment where almost everyone is on the same page with the material. While some of the concepts in the class can be more difficult than others, he sets the pace to the level of understanding of the majority of the class. All in all, I would recommend this course to anyone whose curious or interested in statistics, especially if it's taught by Alex!

This class is fantastic! Alex always brings enthusiasm and excitement to the material we are learning. He provides clear explanations to concepts in his lectures and is happy to work with you outside the classroom if needed. As a result, I have never felt that I was falling behind because he created an environment where almost everyo …Read more

The course was effectively taught. Professor Emily really made sure each concept was understandable for each student. This course has helped me grasp the fundamentals of statistics and really understand what statistical tests are needed for different situations

Alex is a great professor who is clearly passionate about the material. He knows R very well and you can ask him a question knowing he's not going to beat around the bush. He's very transparent and will help you move on with the question. A quick-paced class that will teach you great statistical analysis and practice.

Professor Peterson is a great professor who was able to keep a relatively boring class interesting. The workload was very manageable with weekly homework assignments and labs. Exams were not too difficult, there is just a lot of material to memorize.

Alex had a different level of enthusiasm for teaching this course that made the semester very enjoyable. He made himself available to his students as much as possible and always offered time outside of class to go over problem sets. The workload was consistently manageable and I strongly recommend this course for anybody who has potential interest early on in the field of statistics.

Alex had a different level of enthusiasm for teaching this course that made the semester very enjoyable. He made himself available to his students as much as possible and always offered time outside of class to go over problem sets. The workload was consistently manageable and I strongly recommend this course for anybody who has pote …Read more

Emily is the perfect instructor for any beginner in statistical science. She explains things clearly, she gives you ample time in class to start on homework or assignments, and she is always available to answer questions and help with errors. She never makes you feel anxious about the new material and makes R seem incredibly easy to understand. Her grading is super fair and I think it would actually be very hard to not get a good grade in her classes

Emily is the perfect instructor for any beginner in statistical science. She explains things clearly, she gives you ample time in class to start on homework or assignments, and she is always available to answer questions and help with errors. She never makes you feel anxious about the new material and makes R seem incredibly easy to …Read more

Professor gave time to finish almost all homework during class. Professor was clear and homework helped me grasp concepts. This course also offered an approachable introduction to R for statistical analysis. Would absolutely recommend if interested in statistics or just to get the MATH distribution requirement completed in a chill environment. I got an A- overall, I think because I didn't do as well on the final.

Professor gave time to finish almost all homework during class. Professor was clear and homework helped me grasp concepts. This course also offered an approachable introduction to R for statistical analysis. Would absolutely recommend if interested in statistics or just to get the MATH distribution requirement completed in a chill en …Read more

One of the best intro classes I've taken at Middlebury. Professor Emily Malcolm-White makes learning statistics approachable, even if you're not a stats person. The class uses R, which gave me a solid foundation—I’m now taking Regression Analysis with Stata, and even after a year off, I had no trouble making the switch. That’s how well this course preps you. Emily is super passionate, chill, and very fair. Her lectures are clear and come with guided handouts, and the group work during class makes the material more engaging. All exams are open-note, open-book, and even open-internet, which really takes the pressure off and helps you focus on actually understanding the content. There’s very little outside work (1–2 hours/week), the grading is fair, and it’s honestly one of the highest-value classes I’ve taken. Highly recommend trying to get on the waitlist early—this class fills up fast for a reason!

One of the best intro classes I've taken at Middlebury. Professor Emily Malcolm-White makes learning statistics approachable, even if you're not a stats person. The class uses R, which gave me a solid foundation—I’m now taking Regression Analysis with Stata, and even after a year off, I had no trouble making the switch. That’s how we …Read more

I absolutely loved this class! The professor was so enthusiastic about the teaching and one of the most personable professors I've had! She goes out of her way to accommodate all students and I cannot recommend her enough! She is so knowledgable and the way she conducts class is amazing - often giving time in class to start homework. This class with Professor Malcolm-White is a must take.

I absolutely loved this class! The professor was so enthusiastic about the teaching and one of the most personable professors I've had! She goes out of her way to accommodate all students and I cannot recommend her enough! She is so knowledgable and the way she conducts class is amazing - often giving time in class to start homework. …Read more

Malcolm-White is great, extremely friendly, effective at teaching and very understanding. Class is quite easy, normally consist of ~50 minutes of lecture with notes given out in class. The remainder of class time is used to get a start on homework. Homework is helpful and attached to notes, which has everything you need for the homework.

Really easy course pretty much a repeat of AP stats. Alex is awesome and definitely a professor you want. There were problem sets and labs in R. The problem sets were easy and the R labs were pretty basic.

Prof Lyford is very accommodating and spends the time necessary for students to understand the material with his many office hours that he offers. Furthermore, he also makes his lectures very interactive to better allow for students to understand the material that is being presented overall 10/10.

Very relaxed and chill course. EMW was a great teacher for an intro course. I was able to complete the homework in class everyday and never had to work outside of class. Tests were open note open internet so I rarely had to do copious studying.

Very good and easy course, with open note tests and time for HW in class. There is a coding element that surprised me but that is also quite easy as Emily is very accommodating and helpful. Id recommend strongly.

She is the best professor I have ever had. She made learning enjoyable and she taught very well. She was super nice and she pretty much held your hand while you went through the material in class. She is very understanding and a joy to know.

Professor Alex Lyford is very passionate about teaching and statistics. Anyone remotely interested in mathematics or statistics should 110% take this course! After taking this course, you can write "Statistical Analyst" on your resume.