Brandi Post Falley

Garland, TX

• B.A., Psychology, Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia, AR

• Teaching Assistant to Dr. Roger E. Kirk, Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Statistics, Baylor University, Waco, Texas
• Teacher of Record, Department of Statistical Science, Baylor University, Waco, Texas
• Statistical Consultant, Office of the Vice Provost for Institutional Effectiveness, Baylor University, Waco, Texas

Bayesian Analysis, Epidemiology and Clinical Trials, and Statistical Applications in Biology and Psychology

Enriching

I wanted to get away from psychology and yet I was still interested in math and numbers. Quantitative Psych was one option, but Statistics had more to offer in the long run.

The stats department was similar to my undergrad! I can easily communicate with professors, and the students are like a big family! So, I get the close knit community, but at a larger school!

Ouachita was a very small, private, Baptist university, and I loved it. Baylor is a much larger school. There are a larger number of students and being in the Big 12 brings more events to attend. However, our department still has that ‘small school', close-knit feel, which is what I really love.

The faculty in the statistics department is great. The professors typically have an ‘open door' policy, where a student is free to approach them to ask questions. Most professors are very understanding of a graduate student's lifestyle and understand that some students have families (spouses and/or children) that bring other responsibilities. It's a great environment and the faculty is very understanding.

Again, the close-knit community is great. The students in the department get together outside of class to socialize. The Baylor community is fantastic. I love the events on campus – Christmas on 5th St, Homecoming, etc. Waco is a great town. It's got a small-town feel, but there are many things to do around Waco.

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