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STAT 431Generalized Linear Models and their Applications

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 7 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

Review of the normal linear model and maximum likelihood estimation; regression models for binomial, Poisson and multinomial data; generalized linear models; and other topics in regression modelling.

Prerequisites

  • Complete all of the following
    • Must have completed the following:
      • STAT330 - Mathematical Statistics (0.50)
    • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
      • STAT331 - Applied Linear Models (0.50)
      • STAT371 - Applied Linear Models and Process Improvement for Business (0.50)

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

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 001602460 / 150TTh 10:00–11:20

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 00157980 / 150TTh 08:30–09:50
LEC 701227778 / 9999Online or by arrangement
TUT 10163430 / 150F 08:30–09:20

Reviewed on UW Flow

83% liked it62% easy88% useful

From 42 ratings and 18 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

  • Course was super enjoyable, and I learned a ton. One easy and one brutal midterm. Took this course with Lijia Wang, who was BELOVED among the students. I would take a bullet for that man.

    Apr 2024 · liked it · 2 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Really interesting course, worth taking if you had any interest in modelling from STAT 331. Basically expands on the Normal linear models applied there, showing similar results for Binomial, Poisson, and multinomial models. Lots of theory which was really hard, but if you can get a grip on it, it becomes easier. Final was similar to the midterms; to study I went over midterms and assignments. It was really difficult to study for the midterms though as we weren't given practice questions and the questions in the book don't have solutions; should've gone to office hours.

    Jul 2017 · liked it · 1 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this

  • i think this course will be useful in many work places.

    Jul 2015 · liked it · 1 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Solid extension of Stat 331, lots of real world examples but no shortage of theory and math. Really builds up from start to finish, as opposed to some other math courses that are all over the place. One of my fav courses in my undergrad

    Jul 2026 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Took it with Peter this term. He is extremely supportive, kind, and caring for students. Despite that the final exam was a little tricky, it is still feasible to achieve high marks!

    May 2026 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

Discussed on r/uwaterloo

177 posts and comments in 150 threads mention STAT 431, December 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

Spring 2024

Winter 2024

stat 431 & stat 442 on coop 2 points, 0 comments

u/shiba_sky: “Does anyone know if these courses this term are passable without going to lectures? It doesn’t seem like the profs are posting any recordings so i’ll have to study off lecture notes/slides. Also for stat 442 the prof isn’t posting any solutions and there’s no piazza…”

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Fall 2023

Easiest 300-400 Math Course? 1 point, 4 comments

“Better if I can take it online. Math course includes ACTSC, AMATH, CO, CS, MATBUS, MATH, PMATH, and STAT.”

u/Sarahiiina: “ACTSC 371, Stat 341, Stat 443, Stat 431 are on the easier side. (Max 10 hours a week is enough if you don’t go to class)”

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Spring 2023

Stat444 vs Stat431 1 point, 3 comments

u/blacksugarmilktea2: “Which one is lighter in term of work load? Can anyone who have taken both of these courses give me some review? Thank you a million!”

u/UW_Hopeful_2019: “… Taking STAT 431, it wasn't bad at all, a lot of content at the beginning but it is manageable. Had 3 assignments (30%), 1 midterm (30%), and a final (35%). Oh, also 5% for participation in Piazza. …”

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Dropping STAT 333 1 point, 11 comments

“I have not done well on both midterms so far and need more than 50% on the final to pass the course at this point. The final is 50%. I am considering dropping it since the drop with WD ends today. …”

u/gooseatwaterloo: “I am in the class and my average of 2 tests are below 50%, but I have to push myself to continue as I just WD Stat 431 so I can't afford to WD another course. If you don't mind, may I know what's your average of the 2 tests?”

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