Skip to main content

Survey Results



Course Survey Results


Baybars   Karacaovali   ECON321, Spring 2012

Campus: University of Hawaii at Manoa Course: ECON 321 - Introduction to Statistics
Department:   Economics Crn (Section):   86745 (002)    


1.   Class Level (pick one) - please note that by answering this question you could potentially jeopardize your anonymity

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Freshman (1)  Sophomore (2)  Junior (3)  Senior (4)  Grad (5)  Other (6) 
3.13 31 1.26   3(10%) 7(23%) 8(26%) 11(35%) 0(0%) 2(6%)
2.   Course - please note that by answering this question you could potentially jeopardize your anonymity

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Elective (1)  Required (2) 
1.9 31 0.3   3(10%) 28(90%)
3.   The instructor demonstrated knowledge of course content.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.75 32 0.57   0(0%) 0(0%) 2(6%) 4(13%) 26(81%)
4.   The instructor fulfilled the goals of the course.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.56 32 0.62   0(0%) 0(0%) 2(6%) 10(31%) 20(63%)
5.   The instructor communicated effectively.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.25 32 0.95   0(0%) 2(6%) 5(16%) 8(25%) 17(53%)
6.   I gained a good understanding of concepts/principles in this field.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.31 32 0.74   0(0%) 0(0%) 5(16%) 12(38%) 15(47%)
7.   I deepened my interest in the subject matter of this course.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
3.94 32 1.05   0(0%) 3(9%) 9(28%) 7(22%) 13(41%)

8.   Which aspects of the course were most valuable?
Examples used and handouts given. The formula sheets also really helped during the exam.
The applied statistics. Mostly Probability.
study in groups
Depends on major
I really appreciated the handouts. It was easier for me to see the material condensed into the important information that we needed to know. I also like that fact that we worked together on problems in class as a group. We had helped each other to understand concepts that we couldn't quite get.
Probability and Standard Deviation
applying all the equations to real situations.
As a biology major learning how to use Excel will be vital in my future career. Prior to this course, Excel was extremely difficult for me to use. Professor Karacaovali demonstrated how to use Excel in a simple, but effective manner.
i especialy liked the confidence intervals of normal distrobution.
how the very basics were covered before going into the harder stuff
He went over all the assignments to make sure everyone understand the concepts and the problems.
Understanding and configuring digits and word problems that the common population uses on a daily basis, whether it is towards firms or government evaluations in regards of profit or economies.
Being able to determine percentages for the numerous different problems we were given.
The hand-outs gave me a good idea of what was expected and also provided useful information.
Probability.
His explanations were very good.
I think that finding probabilities would be helpful for the future.
Class lecture notes
The problem sets and the lecture handouts really helped.
Although math is not my strong point. I learned a lot from each chapter.
The homework assignments helped me understand the material more. Thanks for explaining them.
The lecture handouts for every chapter were incredibly helpful. They laid out everything we needed to know without the often bulky wording of textbooks.
The pace of the class was great. It gave me time to review the materials and understand them better.
Just statistics in general


9.   Which aspects of the course were least valuable?
everything else
lectures
depends on major
There really wasn't anything that I din't like about the course. It did move a little fast for me, but I was still able to keep up
N/A
There have been no aspects of this course that have not been valuable to my student career.
alot of the jargon and renaming of simple concepts
computer assignments
N/A
Honestly, all of them are valuable when looked at from a third person point of view, because statistics is something that happens and evaluated in our everyday life. So, it is important to at least have a common knowledge of the subject.
The beginning of the course started off a bit slow. A lot more content could've been easily covered in the amount of time.
Not too many students showed up to class.
N/A
Computer assignments
The computer assignments felt useless.
All were valuable.
not much

10.   The instructor appears to have a thorough knowledge of the subject.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.81 32 0.47   0(0%) 0(0%) 1(3%) 4(13%) 27(84%)
11.   The instructor was able to explain concepts clearly and effectively.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.31 32 0.82   0(0%) 1(3%) 4(13%) 11(34%) 16(50%)
12.   The instructor is friendly.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.71 31 0.59   0(0%) 0(0%) 2(6%) 5(16%) 24(77%)
13.   The instructor is willing to meet and help students outside class.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.53 32 0.67   0(0%) 0(0%) 3(9%) 9(28%) 20(63%)
14.   The instructor treated students with respect.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.75 32 0.51   0(0%) 0(0%) 1(3%) 6(19%) 25(78%)
15.   The instructor was well organized and prepared for each session.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.53 32 0.76   0(0%) 0(0%) 5(16%) 5(16%) 22(69%)

16.   What two or three single words best describe this instructor?
Friendly, enthusiastic, intelligent
freindly, foreign, distracted
competent, professional
chill consistent
turkish teacher today
informative and helpful
Genuine, Helpful, Kind
Motivated, enthusiastic
Professor Karacaovali is helpful to students with questions, knowledgeable in the field of statistics, and makes learning statistics interesting.
he is a very aprochable proffesor and is very willing to help outside of class. seems like a cool guy to grab a drink with
Calm Friendly Knowledgeable
Fair, well organized,
Generous, Smart, and Kind
organized, prepared, available
Helpful and understanding.
Enthusiastic and knowledgeable
Thorough. Easy to understand
He was very helpful. Always encourage students. He knew course content very well.
Smart, fast
Friendly, understanding.
Caring, Smart, On time
Nice, smart, friendly
Friendly, accommodating, likable
Smart, Nice, Awesome

17.   Global appraisal: Considering everything how would you rate this INSTRUCTOR?

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Very Poor (1)  Poor (2)  Average (3)  Good (4)  Excellent (5) 
4.44 32 0.62   0(0%) 0(0%) 2(6%) 14(44%) 16(50%)
18.   The TA gives clear and understandable explanations.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5)  N/A () 
3.48 32 1.24   2(6%) 5(16%) 6(19%) 9(28%) 7(22%) 3(9%)
19.   The TA appears to have a thorough knowledge of the subject.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5)  N/A () 
3.83 32 1.1   1(3%) 2(6%) 8(25%) 8(25%) 10(31%) 3(9%)
20.   The TA grades paper (exams, homework) fairly.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5)  N/A () 
4.0 32 1.0   0(0%) 3(9%) 5(16%) 10(31%) 11(34%) 3(9%)
21.   The TA was easy to talk with and available for consultation.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5)  N/A () 
3.72 30 1.21   1(3%) 4(13%) 4(13%) 8(27%) 8(27%) 5(17%)
22.   The TA's oral speaking was clear and effective.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5)  N/A () 
3.62 31 1.05   0(0%) 4(13%) 11(35%) 6(19%) 8(26%) 2(6%)
23.   The instructor was fair in grading and criteria of grades.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.5 32 0.76   0(0%) 0(0%) 5(16%) 6(19%) 21(66%)

24.   Other comments:
ta wasnt there hardly
Regarding what as spoken about in class recently, on of my previous professors ha password protected the lectures and notes he put on laulima and only gave the passwords to those who attended class regularly.
I'm glad I took this class with Professor Karacaovali. I learned a lot and it was a great experience.
He was an excellent professor!
I honestly am not a fan of statistics, but I understand the reasoning of why it valuable to the degree requirement. But, if this means anything, I am taking him again, and would like to as many times possible, or as required :)
It was a very pleasant environmented class.
It would be a good idea to have students do even more group work and daily presenting
I think you should make attendance mandatory if you want more people to come
Good job.