STAT 371Applied Linear Models and Process Improvement for Business
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Mathematics
- Subject
- Statistics
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 7 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
Practical and theoretical aspects of simple and multiple linear regression models. Model building, fitting, and assessment. Process thinking and improvement. Strategies for variation reduction such as control charting. Process monitoring, control, and adjustment. Applications to problems in business.
Prerequisites
- Complete all of the following
- Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
- Complete 1 of the following
- Enrolled in H-BBA & BMath Double Degree, H-Information Technology Management, H-Mathematical Optimization - Business Specialization, H-Mathematics/Business Administration, H-Math/FARM - Chartered Financial Analyst Spec, or H-Math/FARM - Professional Risk Management Spec
Antirequisites
Leads to
Fall 2026 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 6109 | 55 / 150 | TTh 13:00–14:20 |
| TUT 101 | 6669 | 55 / 150 | F 15:30–16:20 |
Winter 2027 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 5823 | 0 / 100 | TTh 11:30–12:50 |
| LEC 701 | 2299 | 54 / 9999 | Online or by arrangement |
| TUT 101 | 7810 | 0 / 100 | Jan 15 13:30–14:20 Jan 29 13:30–14:20 Feb 12 13:30–14:20 Feb 26 13:30–14:20 Mar 12 13:30–14:20 Mar 26 13:30–14:20 Apr 9 13:30–14:20 |
Reviewed on UW Flow
65% liked it45% easy85% useful
From 51 ratings and 17 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.
Content itself was not that difficult, however Prof. Metzger's tests make this course an absolute nightmare that I wouldn't wish on anyone with anything better to do than grind STAT371 all day.
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Difficult, but it's very useful to know how to remove redundant variables.
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Riley Metzger's grading scheme can give you a very high mark. Only study hard for the 3 term tests which are worth 60%, and rest 40% is basically free.
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Content not too difficult but consistently explained in such a convoluted manner that it becomes confusing for no reason
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Discussed on r/uwaterloo
134 posts and comments in 109 threads mention STAT 371, October 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
Easy course for last term 1 point, 1 comment
“I need to take one last upper-year (300-400 level) math course next term. Any suggestions for an easy course? I'm done with CS 338, CS 330, CS 431, STAT 337. …”
u/jjjjskkkkan: “I’m taking stat371 right now and it’s fairly straightforward and not too much time commitment”
Have you ever failed/barely passed a midterm and still passed the final? 35 points, 38 comments
“Just barely passed the midterm for cs115 and as the content is getting more complex the final is definitely gonna be harder. …”
u/Successful-Stomach40: “… Got a 30 on the Stat 371 midterm and ended with a 75. No snow storm to save me in the middle of April. …”
Easy 300/400 STATS courses for Winter 2025 term? 5 points, 4 comments
u/FewEntertainment1066: “… Simulation of Complex Systems STAT 341 - Computational Statistics and Data Analysis STAT 371 - Applied Linear Models and Process Improvement for Business STAT 372 - Survey Sampling and Experimental Design Techniques for Business STAT 430 - Experimental Design STAT 431 - …”
Spring 2024
Flight delayed 4 hours, AMA 31 points, 38 comments
u/Asleep-Efficiency135: “How do you like your program? I am in coming first year”
u/SoopaChris: “… that u can script in python pretty well (choose to do python instead of R when taking stat 371), and know enough about finance that u can pass the cfa exams, which means ur knowledge base is better than any business school kids in Canada (Ivey, rotman etc) however, network is …”
Anyone who has taken stat371 1 point, 0 comments
u/TRichard3814: “Looking for some advice if you can dm lol”
Stat 454/Stat 341 4 points, 14 comments
u/miss270202: “… I'm open to other Stat courses as well, I've taken Stat 230,231,371, and 372. …”
STAT371 + ACTSC 231 Study Groups 4 points, 0 comments
u/TRichard3814: “Looking to get a few people together in a discord, send me a dm if you are taking it rn”
Looking for someone who has taken STAT371 2 points, 0 comments
u/TRichard3814: “Just looking for some advice on the course and general help if anyone can dm”
Winter 2024
Prerequisite Override 1 point, 1 comment
u/Comfortable_Degree16: “Has anyone gotten a prerequisite override for Stat 231 in order to take Stat 371? I know Riley never approve requisite override. Is there any way I could bypass him and override in Stat 371. I need to take it next term to graduate on time”
Fall 2023
Is Peter Balka still at the university? 5 points, 8 comments
“Anybody know what's going on with him these days? Have such a bad memory taking his course in the past I wonder if he is still teaching”
u/Pyr04K: “Dunno why he gets so much hate, I took stat 371 with him and he was one if the best profs I've had”
Unable to Select courses for Winter 2024 1 point, 6 comments
u/Comfortable_Degree16: “I was selecting Stat 371 and Matbus 470 for my Winter 2024 term, but the error message showed up saying I did not meet the requisites. I am studying these two courses’ prerequisites this term, but I think I am supposed to be allowed to select these courses for my next term. …”
Stat 371 1 point, 1 comment
u/Individual_Airport_8: “Anybody who have done stat 371 with mathias schoulau before. any tips how to succeed in the class? Also if you could share some study materials, links, website to better understand stat 371.”
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