STAT 845Statistical Concepts for Data Science

Units: 0.50
Level: Graduate
Faculty: Mathematics
Subject: Statistics

When it runs

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

This is a foundational survey course designed for Data Science students who do not have an undergraduate degree in statistics. It provides an understanding and appreciation of the essential statistical concepts needed for Data Science. It has modular design with the following modules: probability for statistics, concepts of statistical inference, simulation and Monte Carlo methods, regression modelling, planning empirical studies, and drawing conclusions from data. Emphasis will be on exposing students to the core concepts and illustrating them largely through examples.

Prerequisites

Enrolled in Master of Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (MDSAI), Master of Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (MDSAI)-Co-op, or MMath in Data Science

Antirequisites

None listed.

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.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
LEC 001	6319	19 / 42	TTh 11:30–12:50

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Discussed on r/uwaterloo

3 posts and comments in 3 threads mention STAT 845, October 2017 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.

Winter 2022

Jan 15, 2022 Advice on which courses to take for MDSAI program 0 points, 1 comment

u/chukwudi23: “… I wanted to know which group I fall into For example the CS 600(non CS) and STAT 845( non STAT) and the CS 631(non CS) and CS 651(CS)”

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Fall 2021

Sep 7, 2021 Incoming grad student, have no ideahow to access online classes. 16 points, 5 comments

u/glip___glop: “… For anyone who knows, I'm in STAT 845 sec. 001 CS 680 sec. 002 CS 794 sec. 001 Thanks! …”

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Fall 2017

Oct 28, 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 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 610R SWK …”

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Check it elsewhere for Fall 2026

Graduate Calendar, Fall 2026The official entry
Requirements for Fall 2026Waterloo’s requisite checker
Schedule of Classes, Fall 2026Instructors, rooms, live seats
Quest Class SearchWhere you enrol
Course outlinesSyllabi from past terms (UW login)
UW FlowStudent ratings and reviews
WClassesPast sections back to 2004, and who taught them

Calendar versions

Graduate Calendar

Older Graduate Calendars

In 13 terms, Winter 2020 to Winter 2024