Stat 145
Intro Biostatistics
Fall 2020

Day 1 Report

Question 1

Best Thing this summer

  • backpacking in Wyoming
  • travel: US Virgin Islands; Lake Norris, TN; Tennessee (2); UP; Indiana; Minnesota; Chicago; Door County, WI; Gull Lake; alligator county in SC;
  • hang out with people (3)
  • visit family/relatives (CA, NY)
  • went to brother’s wedding
  • summer research
  • beach
  • swimming
  • fishing
  • skydiving
  • looked at flowers
  • camping
  • hiking
  • backpacking
  • gardening

Question 2

Tests on Advising Days?

26-4 in favor of NOT having tests on Advising Days. So… no tests on advising days.

Question 3

Super Power?

  • flying (8)
  • invisibility (4)
  • time bending; time travel; stop time; never late (4)
  • teleportation (3)
  • telekenesis (3)
  • telepathy/mindreading (2)
  • strength (2)
  • stretchiness
  • super speed
  • shape shifting

Question 4

When should homework be due?

This one is closer:

  • Mon/Thur: 15
  • No preference: 5
  • Tue/Sat: 10

But I’ll probably start with a Mon/Thur schedule

Question 5

Study break

  • work out/exercise/sports (5)
  • run (2)
  • listen to music (3)
  • nap/sleep (3)
  • video games (3)
  • YouTube (3)
  • Netflix (3)
  • TikTok
  • watch anime
  • watch sports
  • eat food/snack (2)
  • frisbee with dog
  • go outside
  • talk to a friend
  • lie on ground
  • drink coffee
  • music (piano, guitar)
  • art (paint/draw)
  • ripstik
  • read

Question 6

Suggestions

  • be organized! (several of the things below contribute to organization)
  • regular/clear due dates (3)
  • record classes (3)
  • copies of lesson plans/outline (2)
  • scheduled class time (synchronous)
  • plan for the week
  • video examples
  • office hours
  • screen sharing
  • extra helpful links
  • consistent communication
  • chance to ask questions
  • flexible due dates