STAT 842Data Visualization
- Units
- 0.50
- Level
- Graduate
- Faculty
- Mathematics
- Subject
- Statistics
- Cross-listed
- CM 762
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 5 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 1 lecture section. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
Visualization methods applied to data. Both human perception and statistical properties inform the methods used to display and visually explore categorical, continuous, time-ordered, map, and high dimensional data. Order and layout effects on tables and graphics. Statistical concepts visually presented include variability, densities, quantiles, conditioning, and hypothesis testing. Interactive graphics include linking, brushing, motion, and the navigation of high dimensional spaces guided via projection indices. Glyphs (e.g. cartoon, statistical, or heatmap) and radial and parallel coordinates.
Prerequisites
None listed.
Antirequisites
- Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in:
- CM462
- STAT442
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Fall 2026 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 6133 | 13 / 50 | TTh 14:30–15:50 |
Winter 2027 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 5928 | 0 / 70 | TTh 10:00–11:20 |
Discussed on r/uwaterloo
11 posts and comments in 11 threads mention STAT 842, September 2016 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
Course selection: should I take STAT 441/841 and 444/844 in the same term? 3 points, 5 comments
u/Not_So_Deleted: “… I'm also looking at STAT 440/840 and STAT 442/842, but for what I'm doing, the statistical learning courses make most sense to take.”
Winter 2024
Is there any whatsapp/discord group for stat 442/842? 1 point, 0 comments
u/mupti: “if there is, please share the link. If not please join here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/L5vVMhHMcoUE5EPovcbl9M https://preview.redd.it/db4mrusncrqc1.jpg?width=369&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b2434c0b6155244edd77581bd4e0bdb7c4ab71b0”
STAT 442 recorded lectures 2 points, 0 comments
u/Competitive-Option88: “Does anyone have RW Oldford's recorded lectures for STAT 442/STAT 842? There was a youtube playlist but he removed it.”
Fall 2022
Stat 442 (CM762/STAT842) study buddy 2 points, 0 comments
u/VelvetSolitude: “I’m taking Stat442 this term and our lecture hall is very big so it feels so awkward sitting near someone you don’t know in class with 300 other empty seats lol. I’m in my last term majoring in Stat. Let me know if you want to be friends, and we can study together.”
Fall 2020
STAT 442: is there a final exam this term? 2 points, 2 comments
“Thinking of switching into stat442 so wanted to check if there’s a final exam or not, if anyone can dm the course outline that would be extra helpful, thanks”
u/greenita: “Yes and it is 60% (or 55%) for your grade”
u/waterloser2021: “Do we need to pass the final? The Prof only mentioned STAT 842 needs a passing grade.”
Winter 2019
Can someone give me the recommended reading lists for the course STAT 442/842 (Data Visualisation) and STAT 441/841 (classification) by Prof. Ali Ghodsi? 1 point, 0 comments
Fall 2018
JOIN HERE IF YOU'RE TAKING STAT 442/STAT 842/CM 762! 1 point, 0 comments
u/PlasticNotice: “Add yourself to the following facebook group if you're taking STAT 442/STAT 842/CM 762 this Fall. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2170320966548763/ The page is to discuss content and answer each others doubts since we don't have piazza for this course :)”
JOIN HERE IF YOU'RE TAKING STAT 442/STAT 842/CM 762! 1 point, 0 comments
STAT 442 / 842 Data Visualization 2 points, 5 comments
u/owiedkeld: “Does anyone know if STAT 442 (Data Visualization, Prof. Oldford) has a midterm exam?”
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: “… STAT 430 STAT 431 STAT 433 STAT 441 STAT 442 STAT 443 STAT 830 STAT 831 STAT 833 STAT 841 STAT 842 STAT 845 STAT 850 STAT 901 STAT 906 STAT 931 STAT 932 STAT 946 STAT 947 STAT 974 STV 100 STV 202 STV 203 STV 400 SUSM 601 SUSM 602 SUSM 620 SUSM 675 SWK 600R SWK 602R SWK 604R SWK …”
Fall 2016
PSA: Stat 441/841 - Data classification will now be offered in Winter 2017 too 4 points, 7 comments
“Was previously only offered in Fall terms”
u/DankMrGoose: “So is STAT 442/842 :)”
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