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STAT 322Sampling and Experimental Design (Non-Specialist Level)

Units
0.50
Faculty
Mathematics
Subject
Statistics

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

Planning sample surveys; simple random sampling; stratified sampling. Observational and experimental studies. Blocking, randomization, factorial designs. Analysis of variance. Applications of design principles.

Prerequisites

  • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
    • STAT221 - Statistics (Non-Specialist Level) (0.50)
    • STAT231 - Statistics (0.50)
    • STAT241 - Statistics (Advanced Level) (0.50)

Antirequisites

  • Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:
    • STAT332 - Sampling and Experimental Design (0.50)
    • STAT372 - Survey Sampling and Experimental Design Techniques for Business (0.50)

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 001601817 / 40TTh 13:00–14:20
TUT 101655017 / 40M 16:30–17:20

Reviewed on UW Flow

71% liked it40% easy35% useful

From 7 ratings and 2 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

  • Don't take this course it sucks major ass

    Dec 2019 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Good course if you want to learn about types of experiments, and issues with data in surveys and research.
    I took it to learn more about AB testing for the software industry. In this aspect, the course was quite lacking and did not meet my expectations for what I wanted to get out of it.

    Dec 2018 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

Discussed on r/uwaterloo

15 posts and comments in 15 threads mention STAT 322, November 2015 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

Spring 2024

Fall 2021

Winter 2021

General Math (Math Studies) 7 points, 6 comments

“Any advice is appreciated! I am currently navigating through “Honours Math” and have trouble picking which program to stick to... …”

u/Laeriana: “… Even though they were challenging as hell, I also did really enjoy the extra Stats courses I took too (STAT 321, 322, and 337). …”

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Fall 2020

Mathematics/Business administration vs Math studies- business specialization 0 points, 4 comments

“I'm just wondering if one is better than the other and what are the main differences between the programs? I'm going into my 2b term and feel pretty lost about what i wanna major in. …”

u/Tazmaniaa: “… But is the specialization it recommends one of Stat 321 or 322 and there's no amath course required. Business courses are basically the same except you don't have to take marketing or policy. …”

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Statistics options for science students 1 point, 3 comments

“As the title says, I was wondering if there were any courses that went into statistics and would be open for a science student to take. I'm in 3rd year chem, and I've already taken STAT202. …”

u/Laeriana: “Having STAT 202 as your only pre-req is kind of the biggest restriction, as most of the other open-to-non-math-majors stats courses (like STAT 321, 322, 337, etc.) that I know of require at least STAT 220 and 221, of which 202 is an anti-req of 220 and you may not be let in to …”

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Stat 231 being offered with Stat 221? 6 points, 3 comments

“What does this mean? Will the content be different from if the course was strictly Stat 231? Will there be any difference at all in our transcripts between taking Stat 231 and “Stat 221/231”?”

u/Laeriana: “… A friend of mine took STAT 322 that was held with STAT 332, and on their transcript it was just listed as STAT 322. …”

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Spring 2020

Math course similar to CS330/338? 2 points, 6 comments

“What are some easiest math courses 300-400 level?”

u/Laeriana: “… Other more straightforward 300 and 400 level math classes I've taken/reviewed previously on this sub include: STAT 337, STAT 321, STAT 322, CO 480, CO 380, and PMATH 330, though some of those courses are only offered one particular term out of the 3 terms per year. …”

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Fall 2018

PMATH 320/STAT 331 Difficulty? 3 points, 12 comments

u/PinkPandaIRL: “… EDIT: Looking for a tenth course to add to the below nine courses I already have: CS 330 CS 338 STAT 321 CS 430 CO 327 CS432 STAT 332 STAT 337 STAT 322 PS. I can't take STAT 340 because I got lower than 60 in STAT 230 :( and I'm really terrible at proofs. …”

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Fall 2017

Any way to disable UWCourseLinker from posting? 16 points, 26 comments

“posting a reply to my comment I find the bot annoying.”

u/Jackhofmann: “… 433 SPCOM 490 SPCOM 499A STAT 202 STAT 206 STAT 220 STAT 221 STAT 230 STAT 231 STAT 240 STAT 322 STAT 330 STAT 331 STAT 332 STAT 333 STAT 334 STAT 337 STAT 341 STAT 371 STAT 372 STAT 373 STAT 430 STAT 431 STAT 433 STAT 441 STAT 442 STAT 443 STAT 830 STAT 831 STAT 833 STAT 841 …”

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Fall 2016

Mathematical Studies 3 points, 21 comments

“Did anyone take this major option? What are employment opportunities like? Especially if I'd take the teaching route? Thanks”

u/TaricaHomomorphism: “If you are going to be a teacher, please pick a real major. Mathematical studies is not a real major.”

u/Huex3: “… addition to taking the least difficult core courses: 3XX/4XX: CS 330, 338, 430, 432, 436, STAT 316, 321, 322, CO 327, PMATH 340 Extra six: ACTSC 221, CS 200, 230, 234, CO 227, AMATH 250 I find it difficult to believe that someone would want to take 6 courses on the AMATH side, 6 …”

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