Edward Rothman - University of Michigan

Professor: Edward Rothman

Department: TBD

College: University of Michigan

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: STATS408
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He's retiring but grade was based upon 15 masteries, 3 exams, discussion attendance, and weekly homeworks. Do the readings if possible. Pay attention in lecture. He allows you to do a re-take on the first two exams and early back half your points. Do the masteries EARLY because it's 30% of your grade and easy to get done.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: STATS408
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

You must show up to lecture to take very thorough notes and the exams will come easy if you do. Do the 15 masteries as early as possible and really try hard to create good examples the first time so he will accept a mastery the first time. One of the only classes here that I can say I was truly engaged and will retain the learning. Easy A.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: STAT408
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Rothman is a very straightforward individual. The key to success in any class is to ALWAYS take good notes, even if you understood the material the first time around. Remember, you are a kinesthetic learner. Jot as much information down as you can so you do not have to study too much for the day of the test. Standing ovations everywhere.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: STATS408
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Whoever says this class is hard never listens in lecture. Everything is about understanding, how could you learn STATS without knowing the theory behind it? A lot of people say this class isn't like a stats class because there are not many quantitive staff and calculations. He is very helpful and knowledgeable, and clearly explained everything.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: STATS408
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This is probably the most useless stats classes I've ever taken - I don't even feel like I'm learning stats but rather theories and principles about life. It is an easy A if you pay attention but the prof rambles a lot and can be pretty confusing. I also hate how condescending he acts sometimes.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: STAT408
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Knowledgeable professor but can sometimes be unclear.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: STAT408
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Rothman is incredibly smart and passionate about what he teaches. It's not a difficult class if you pay attention in lecture, and GET YOUR MASTERIES APPROVED ASAP. He's generous in that he allows retakes for every exam, and he doesn't make grading competitive. Definitely one of the better Applied Stats courses out there.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: STAT408
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This is an easy class and he is an inspiring teacher. His rants are usually entertaining and funny. You need to attend ALL the classes to answer test questions because the grading keys for the tests are horribly specific. I blame a mix of his poorly written test keys and weak-willed GSIs. Masteries? Just do them. 2 paragraphs 15 is not hard.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: STATS504
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

WORST CLASS. TOTALLY USELESS. The professor Does nothing. He just mentions one or two models and somehow it is going to be students' job to cover all the theories about that. 3 group projects and 2 exams and homework every week, which are not related to what he says in the class at all. DO NOT TAKE IT if you can.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: STAT408
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

The class materials are fine but the professor is a tough person. He never makes the standards for those "masteries" clear and forces students to go to his office hours. Lectures are unclear and unorganized , the lecture powerpoints are of the worst quality I have ever seen. Worst stats professor, I'll never take any class from him.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: STAT403
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Rothman is extremely forthcoming in spreading his own beliefs and hilariously honest. Good class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: STATS403
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

The lectures are not required, but advised. I learned a lot in this class because he uses a lot of examples to explain concepts. Homework is required, but only graded for completion. Extremely helpful in office hours. Make sure you DO NOT procrastinate when it comes to the mastery reports. Great Class to take and very knowledgeable

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: STATS408
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Go to the review sessions before each of the two midterms and the professor will cover all the material you need to know. The final exam review is much less useful. Don't expect to see him outside of office hours though! I had lectures so sent three emails and they were all ignored. Getting masteries approved was impossible.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: STATS408
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I thought this class was extremely easy. Not sure why people are hating on Rothman. The masteries are 2 paragraphs and a related article each and you have the whole semester to do them all. not a big deal at all. Teaches this class like a management course in the business world

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: STATS408
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Honestly, the worst statistics class I have ever taken here. This class is easy but do not take it. It is a waste of time. Ed Rothman is an old, grumpy man hellbent on spreading his own stupid life lessons. Too much tedious work (read about the masteries from other people) and you have to literally memorize everything like he tells you. Ridiculous.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: STAT408
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Rothman forces students to show up to office hours for masteries. If you can't make office hours because a class conflict tough luck because he won't accomodate. Also if you have a question, such as, "when is the final?" He'll tell you to look it up. Goes on random tangents in class. Overall not a difficult course, just lacks any organization.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: STATS408
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

The most disorganized class I have taken at U of M. Mandates these assignments called Masteries that need to be approved by him in office hours and if you can't make his office hours then goodbye to your grade. Very condescending and goes on tireless rants

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: STATS408
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

The worst professor you will ever have. Makes sweeping generalities he thinks are insightful but actual aren't. Forces students to do masteries but doesn't understand things not worded in ways he recognizes.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: STATS425
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Although he might be easier in other classes, he had not taught this class in 30 years or so. He makes his own homework/exams so it's hard to reference any answers or try to use examples in the book. The book is not helpful by the way since he teaches material outside of it. The only saving grace is that he lets you have re-grades on the midterm

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: STATS408
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Amazing professor!!! Very inspirational. Extremely easy class