LS 280Social Statistics
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Arts
- Subject
- Legal Studies
- Cross-listed
- SOC 280
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 5 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
A basic course in statistics used in social science research including sampling, central tendency, probability, and covariance, as illustrated in specifically sociological and criminological data.
Prerequisites
Antirequisites
- Complete all of the following
- Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:
- ARTS280 - Statistics for Arts Students (0.50)
- ECON221 - Statistics for Economists (0.50)
- ENVS278 - Applied Statistics for Environmental Research (0.50)
- PSCI314 - Quantitative Analysis (0.50)
- PSYCH292 - Basic Data Analysis (0.50)
- REC371 - Quantitative Data Analysis and Mobilization (0.50)
- SDS250R - Social Statistics (0.50)
- SRF230 - Introduction to Statistics (0.50)
- STAT202 - Introductory Statistics for Scientists (0.50)
- STAT206 - Statistics for Software Engineering (0.50)
- STAT211 - Introductory Statistics and Sampling for Accounting (0.50)
- STAT221 - Statistics (Non-Specialist Level) (0.50)
- STAT231 - Statistics (0.50)
- STAT241 - Statistics (Advanced Level) (0.50)
- Not completed any of the following:
- Not open to students enrolled in a Faculty of Mathematics program
- Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:
Leads to
Fall 2026 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 9014 | 14 / 15 | Online or by arrangement |
Winter 2027 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 3940 | 0 / 25 | TTh 10:00–11:20 |
| LEC 701 | 1682 | 16 / 9999 | Online or by arrangement |
Reviewed on UW Flow
46% liked it32% easy46% useful
From 13 ratings and 4 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.
I took this with Krystle Shore. She was a great prof. She took her time going through the R-stuff. I wasn't really into statistics or anything data-related, but I really did enjoy this class. It's not really heavy coding. The prof goes through most of it in class with everyone so I do advise going to class. You will not understand any of the stats coding stuff if you do not go for class.
Apr 2026 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
pretty easy with the format, just watch the videos
Jul 2025 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this
It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be but the prof is really awesome and its bearable if you have to take it
Apr 2014 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this
Definitely take it with Owen Gallupe, he was the best prof and was really helpful during lectures. Made confusing material easy to grasp.
Apr 2014 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
Discussed on r/uwaterloo
5 posts and comments in 5 threads mention LS 280, February 2014 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Fall 2020
Looking for a math tutor because christ I'm failing a required course. Yes. I will pay money. 7 points, 7 comments
u/Laeriana: “I'm assuming this is for SOC/LS 280 correct?”
Winter 2016
So I failed a course... 0 points, 4 comments
u/UrtletheTurtle: “… I failed LS 280/SOC 280/ARTS 280 ... pretty much all the same course... I typically get alright grades, high 70s and low and mid 80s... I work a lot and recently cut down on my shifts just to give myself more time. But I failed a course... …”
Winter 2014
Elective that I don't have to attend classes for? Living in Toronto. 1 point, 7 comments
“Hello all, I'll be living in Toronto next term (I lived here this term as well, and it worked out great. Only came to campus for exams). …”
u/DotAClone: “LS 280. Stats class where every lecture is recorded. Easy 80.”
To anyone in the legal studies program: How do you like the program? 2 points, 27 comments
“Edit: I really appreciate anyone who posted here. Thank you wholly for your opinions and advice.”
u/applekaur: “If you're entering your first year in September, you won't need to declare a major until April, so you can take the introductory level LS courses and some other ones to see what you really like. …”
u/macdoe: “LS 280(Stats) was really easy, but I may have had a different prof from the other guy that replied.”
I have identified the ultimate bird course. 89 points, 13 comments
u/DotAClone: “List of bird courses: Easy 80-85: LS 280 PSCI 363 All the ARBUS courses Comm 231 Soc 336 Soc 370 SOC 227 ARBUS 204 Phil 327 Soc 101 Phil 110A PSCI 292 PSYCH 101 PACS 202 ECON 101 & Econ 102 Upvote for visibility. Hope this helps someone”
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- Schedule of Classes, Fall 2026Instructors, rooms, live seats
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