Spring 2024
STAT 165 001 - LEC 001
Forecasting
Jacob Noah Steinhardt, Matthew Dworkin, Rahul Shah
Jan 16, 2024 - May 03, 2024
Mo, We
04:00 pm - 04:59 pm
Anthro/Art Practice Bldg 160
Jan 16, 2024 - May 03, 2024
Fr
04:00 pm - 04:59 pm
Wheeler 212
Class #:32819
Units: 3
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Statistics
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
0
Enrolled: 101
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 101
Waitlist Max: 25
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
7 hours of outside work hours per week, and 3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week.
Other classes by Jacob Noah Steinhardt
Other classes by Matthew Dworkin
Other classes by Rahul Shah
Course Catalog Description
Forecasting has been used to predict elections, climate change, and the spread of COVID-19. Poor forecasts led to the 2008 financial crisis. In our daily lives, good forecasting ability can help us plan our work, be on time to events, and make informed career decisions. This practically-oriented class will provide students with tools to make good forecasts, including Fermi estimates, calibration training, base rates, scope sensitivity, and power laws.
Class Notes
Requisites: Stat134, Data/Stat C140 or similar; and programming experience in Python
Friday Class Attendance Required.
Friday Class Attendance Required.
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
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Associated Sections
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