STAT 202Introductory Statistics for Scientists
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Mathematics
- Subject
- Statistics
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 5 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 3 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
Elementary probability, populations, samples, and distributions with biological examples. Methods for data summary and presentation. Estimation, hypothesis testing, two-sample techniques and paired comparisons, regression, correlation.
Prerequisites
- Complete 1 of the following
- Enrolled in H-Knowledge Integration, or Knowledge Integration Minor
- Enrolled in a Faculty of Science program
Antirequisites
Leads to
Fall 2026 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 6013 | 215 / 220 | MWF 11:30–12:20 |
| LEC 002 | 6527 | 213 / 220 | MWF 12:30–13:20 |
| TUT 101 | 6528 | 428 / 440 | F 13:30–14:20 |
| TST 201 | 6801 | 428 / 440 | Oct 23 16:30–18:00 Nov 13 16:30–18:00 Dec 4 16:30–18:00 |
Winter 2027 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 5683 | 0 / 220 | MWF 10:30–11:20 |
| LEC 002 | 5857 | 0 / 220 | MWF 12:30–13:20 |
| LEC 701 | 2217 | 390 / 9999 | Online or by arrangement |
| TUT 101 | 5704 | 0 / 440 | F 14:30–15:20 |
| TST 201 | 5773 | 0 / 440 | Feb 5 16:30–18:00 Mar 12 16:30–18:00 Apr 2 16:30–18:00 |
Reviewed on UW Flow
62% liked it76% easy73% useful
From 266 ratings and 65 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.
Alright so, this course was somewhat of a dumpster fire. Allow me to tell you the tale of STAT 202, Fall 2018. Riley Metzger, later known as the Ghost of Riley, taught both sections of the course by himself for about 2 weeks before he got AIDS or something and completely disappeared without explanation. The good thing about Riley was his grade breakdown was very easy. NO EXAM, 3 NON-CUMULATIVE midterms worth 20% each, 10% in-class clickers (2/5 marks for an incorrect answer, 5/5 for correct). 10% tutorial clickers (same marking scheme). Also, clicker grades get multiplied by 1.15 at the end, and there's a 40 mark bonus that goes into the in class clicker if you register by a certain date.…
Dec 2018 · didn’t like it · 5 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this
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Apr 2025 · didn’t like it · 2 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this
This was an easy class if you go to the lectures. I found the tutorials useless. The review posted in the tutorial before an exam is really helpful when you go through it on your own. The content for exam 1 is easy, but know your formula placements on the formula sheet and the location of relevant data in R coding output on the slides. I think 1 question came on test 1 only with R coding stuff not on the slide. I personally found test 2 the hardest but many people found test 3 the hardest. Know how to solve all questions on the slide decks. I never did textbook problems and got a 97. I only did the practice exam for exam 1. It helped because there was the exact same q on the actual exam.…
May 2025 · liked it · 1 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this
a little hard. you don't need a textbook nor knowledge from grade 12 data management cause I didn't have either and got a 91 in the class :))
Apr 2025 · liked it · 1 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this
this might have been my favourite math course ive ever taken, just show up to class and make friends. the content is also super light
Sep 2024 · liked it · 1 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this
Discussed on r/uwaterloo
200 posts and comments in 163 threads mention STAT 202, June 2012 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 2024
Admission / High School Megathread (Fall 2024) 24 points, 20 comments
“This megathread is for prospective frosh and current high school students interested in Waterloo. Ask your questions here. …”
u/VasuHem: “Hi, applied for Honours Science, health Science and biochem. Got early acceptance for biochem. Which program serves better for med or pharm.”
u/BeneficialAnt1636: “biochem (take stat 202 in ur 3rd year), health sci (lack some math courses) courses sequence doesnt let u do courses that naturally fill out all ur course prereq to apply to pharm in ur year 2 unless u took it in later terms for electives or on top of ur current load. …”
Stat 202 Tutorials 2 points, 4 comments
u/Due-Dog4198: “Next semester, i chose STAT 202 as an elective. on quest, it shows that on top of the lecture component, there are tutorials. i wanted to take a class, but it only runs during my STAT 202 tut. does anyone know if these tutorials are mandatory/helpful? …”
u/Asterixius: “no they're not mandatory”
u/Due-Dog4198: “ty! do you mind sharing what exactly is done during the tuts? also, how easy would you say stat 202 is as a class? my schedule next sem is kinda rough, so idk if i should keep it or not”
Stat 202 course outline 1 point, 2 comments
u/cmm557: “Hey everybody, Does anyone have a course outline for stat 202? I tried looking for it but was only able to find a short course description. I need something more detailed for my Masters application. Thanks in advance for your help!!”
STAT202 anti requisite to STAT230? 1 point, 2 comments
u/photokitty01: “I’m planning on transferring to math and I have taken STAT202, which is an anti requisite for STAT230 (required course for math). Does anyone know if this credit would transfer to fulfill that requirement or would I still have to take STAT230? …”
Spring 2024
stat 202 1 point, 0 comments
u/_ayra: “anyone taking stat 202 (fall) willing to switch sections with me!! pls lmk it's urgent”
Incoming CS Freshman Schedule Advice 10 points, 16 comments
u/get_in_the_bin_: “… I was thinking: - MAT137 - MAT135 - CS115 - STAT202 - CLAS104 Thanks in advance.”
u/Icy_Environment9241: “… - You won’t be allowed to take STAT202, it’s only for science or knowledge integration students. - Personally i wouldn’t take CLAS104 because it’s online only and as a first year (especially in 1A) you should try to take classes in person to meet as many people as possible. …”
u/ClarkeVice: “… STAT 202 is a wasted course. …”
MATH128 and STAT 202 in the same term 4 points, 3 comments
u/Specific_Way966: “… Should I take STAT202 and MATH128 in the same term or take MATH128 in 2A term? …”
u/Pomegranate_1321: “in my opinion, stat 202 is way easier compared to math 128. if you feel you had a good grasp of math 127, maybe the two together won’t be so bad. i suggest taking stat 202 in 2A so it can alleviate towards orgo 1!! hope this helps”
u/yanet_726: “Just a question, do you think Stat202 is manageable with physics 111 in one term? I'm also entering 2a biomed and I'm not sure whether I should take physics with orgo in 2a or with stat in 2b”
u/JetBlackFalcon: “They're both easy courses, but STAT 202 is the easier of the two.”
Winter 2024
i keep getting emails reminding me i did shit on a test several weeks ago :( 99 points, 5 comments
u/Virtual-Violinist-54: “Check ur email btw, ur stat 202 test 2 got updated”
Full time student 2 points, 6 comments
“Guys im in a bit of a pickle. I was supposed to add 2 courses to my course load but i had some holds on my account too which i should not have. …”
u/TurboTwinky28: “… I sent list of courses, they added everything except for stat 202 because it wasn't being offered. …”
Fall 2023
STAT 202 with Dr. Riley Metzger 1 point, 7 comments
u/LmaoImAPotato: “… I have to take STAT 202 this winter with Dr. Riley Metzger. I looked at UW-flow and many people said he was not a good teacher /or/ the examples he does in class is easy but the midterm/final is difficult. But I want to stay a bit of positive (if possible). …”
u/potatoesmixedwithidk: “I took STAT 202 this fall with Chelsea Uggenti, If she is also teaching the course this winter, I highly recommend her as I felt she was very clear and engaging. …”
Should I take data on grade 12 if I have to take stats for scientists 2nd year 2 points, 7 comments
“Going into Life Science. Currently in grade 12. I currently have data management on my timetable for next semester. Do I need it to be successful in the 0.5 credit stat class second year. …”
u/Exit_exe_: “i didnt take data management but i did fine in stat 202 (the second year stat class). but what ive heard is that the year i took it (like a year ago as of writing this comment) was easier and more chill, while the students that took it this year claimed it was really hard. …”
u/MysteriousAura: “I took STAT 202 about 4 years ago (never took stats in high school). Difficulty depends on who's teaching it, I would think. I had Riley Metzger, whose 2nd and 3rd midterms were a little tough, but to make up for it, there's no final exam and he gave tons of bonus marks. …”
stat 202 final 1 point, 1 comment
u/potatoesmixedwithidk: “how did y’all find it? I found it way better than expected”
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