STAT 5Statistics
Introduction to statistical methods/reasoning, including descriptive methods, data-gathering (experimental design and sample surveys), probability, interval estimation, significance tests, one- and two-sample problems, categorical data analysis, correlation and regression. Emphasis on applications to the natural and social sciences. Students cannot receive credit for this course if they have already received credit for STAT 7 or STAT 17.
Students cannot enroll in STAT 5 after receiving a C or better in STAT 7 or STAT 17.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 10:40am–11:45am | Oakes Acad 105 | Y. Wang | Open 0/160 |
| 02 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 12:00pm–1:05pm | Oakes Acad 105 | Y. Wang | Open 0/160 |
| 03 | Lecture | Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm | Oakes Acad 105 | M. Alfaro Cordoba | Open 0/160 |
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 12:00pm–1:05pm | Oakes Acad 105 | Y. Wang | Open 138/160 |
| 02 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 4:00pm–5:05pm | ClassroomUnit 002 | Y. Wang | Open 200/320 |
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed 9:00am–12:30pm | Engineer 2 194 | Y. Wang | Open 47/50 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 10:40am–11:45am | ClassroomUnit 001 | Y. Wang | Open 170/172 |
| 02 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 12:00pm–1:05pm | ClassroomUnit 001 | Y. Wang | Closed 172/172 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 1:20pm–2:25pm | Oakes Acad 105 | Y. Wang | Open 153/160 |
| 02 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 2:40pm–3:45pm | Oakes Acad 105 | Y. Wang | Open 159/160 |
| 03 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 8:00am–9:05am | J Bask Aud 101 | Y. Katznelson | Open 57/60 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 12:00pm–1:05pm | ClassroomUnit 001 | Y. Wang | Closed 160/160 |
| 02 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 2:40pm–3:45pm | ClassroomUnit 001 | Y. Wang | Open 157/160 |
| 03 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 10:40am–11:45am | Media Theater M110 | Y. Katznelson | Open 130/160 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yonatan Katznelson | 2.7 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 46% | 595 |
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