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Course Survey Results


Baybars   Karacaovali
  TA: ${survey.ta} :
  ECON321, Spring 2016

Campus: University of Hawaii at Manoa Course: ECON 321 - Introduction to Statistics
Department:   Economics Crn (Section):   80592 (001)    
TA: Bahram Sanginabadi


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) 
3.09 145 0.89   4(3%) 32(22%) 61(42%) 45(31%) 1(1%) 2(1%)
2.   Course - please note that by answering this question you could potentially jeopardize your anonymity

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Elective (1)  Required (2) 
1.76 145 0.43   35(24%) 110(76%)
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) 
4.66 145 0.51   0(0%) 0(0%) 2(1%) 46(32%) 97(67%)
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) 
4.58 146 0.61   1(1%) 0(0%) 3(2%) 51(35%) 91(62%)
5.   The instructor communicated effectively.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.48 145 0.74   1(1%) 2(1%) 9(6%) 47(32%) 86(59%)
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) 
4.24 144 0.9   2(1%) 4(3%) 21(15%) 47(33%) 70(49%)
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) 
3.94 145 1.06   5(3%) 6(4%) 37(26%) 42(29%) 55(38%)

8.   Which aspects of the course were most valuable?
Clear instructions and examples
-- I found it very helpful that professor Karacaovali would write on the slides along with his explanations of the topics. -- I also really liked the iclicker in class exercises, they helped me gage whether I was really following what Professor Karacaovali was saying. It helped to immediately see what areas I wasnâ??t grasping (but had thought I was). -- Especially the practice tests and exams on Laulima. Invaluable!
His course materials were very organized. The sample exam helped a little.
The relationship with Econ to life.
The set up the class was very organized
Well organized and multiple resources
Having the practice exams and problem sets available to us. This greatly helped me when I was reviewing the material outside of class. I probably would have failed without it!
Being able to calculate my grades based off of weighted values! I also enjoyed learning the formulas for variances.
The lectures, handouts and ppt are the most valuable resources in this class. It helps me understand and follow along with the teacher. It helps me not to be lost in class, especially since I don't have a book.
The course itself is very valuable. Stats is practical to my major, which is economics. I find that I will use a lot of knowledge from this class in my future classes.
the assignments and exams really demonstrated what students knew
Probability and finding sample sizes. FInding the standard deviations
Everything was worth knowing
The excel computer assignments and getting participation points through I clicker
The amount of resources we had access to (i.e. practice problem sets, practice midterms), iClicker questions and review of problems in class, formula sheets on exams
THIS TEACHER IS STRAIGHT FIRE!! SUCH A GOOD TEACHER! VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND RESPECTFUL. GIVE THIS MAN A RAISE............................. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Handouts were extremely helpful, especially when studying material. Practice problems were helpful also, and the formula sheets during the exams.
Learning to manipulate real world data into useful statistics.
Professor is smooth, helpful and very intelegent. he knows what he is doing
Leaning how STATS can be applied to other aspects in our careers (like through our word problem examples)
the professor went step by step with practice problems that people found to be difficult and did a good ratio with lecture and practice problems.
I like the excessive amounts of practice given to us to strengthen our idea of the topic.
Everything
I think the daily I licker questions were really useful in getting students to participate in such a large class.
Confidence intervals seemed like something that is relevant to everyday life.
All the topics covered.
Examples of the usage of statistics outside of the class.
:)
The practice sets allowed us to make errors before the exam and was great practice. The computer assignments helped me improve my excel skills, something I know I can apply in the future.
The iClicker helped a ton!
Nil
I liked that this class focused on the basics/ understanding the concepts of statistics rather than going straight into it.
Handouts made following the content easier. Many resources available to us through Laulima! I-clickers made it possible to put our knowledge to the test.
lecture slides
I really appreciated the videos that Baybars used throughout the semester. Early on the semester, it really helped give me the perspective that stats was different than any other math class. I was able to see that stats had a real purpose in the world, something that I was not able to see in any other math class that I've taken. I wish I was able to keep up more because stats really seems like an interesting subject. I also appreciated the way that Baybars gave us handouts of notes to write down on. They really did help me out stay on track and not trail behind.
Professor was very helpful, tough class!
Practice problem sets with full solutions available.
example problems
Numerous examples worked out in class was really helpful. Handouts used to go over the lectures were also helpful. The lecture slides posted on Laulima was a good resource to use for studying and review. The other resources on Laulima were also very useful.
The amount of resources available.
Study guides
Lecture
Spreading the knowledge that we didn't know before. Pretty much every lecture were valuable for me.
the subject is very relevant in my major
Instructor cared about the students understanding the concepts rather then memorizing formulas
The detailed explanations in the lecture for each lesson
The frequent tests helped me stay on top of my studies. I much rather have more tests than only one midterm and final
An overall jist of the satistics world.
Problem sets and practice exams helped a lot
sampling methods
The practice exams were very useful. I feel that they were good representations of what were on the exams. Also, the detailed solutions provided was helpful.
the practice exams
All of it is valuable.
The PowerPoint slides
We learned about probability which was always a tough thing to comprehend
I liked the real life applications used in class and "the joy of statistics" video gave my mind a nice chance to recharge and rest for a minute. The homeworks were very helpful as a study tool as well as the notes.
I enjoyed learning about probability
When Professor Baybars would work out all of the lecture's examples on the slides themselves, it really gave me a better idea of what I should be doing, where I am at in my understanding of the topic, etc. It was the most valuable thing.
n/a
The overall simple concepts which made it easy to understand the material.
Learning how to analyze statistics.
practice exams
A lot of the material apply to every day life such as probability and different kinds of studies. As a science major this information deeply helps me with experiments.
The consistency and format of all the lectures, handouts, and all other assignments made it extremely easy to naivagte through all the material learned.
The practice problems and sample exams
He went over most of the examples in class. He really went over all of the different problems that we would face and the different possibilities. He didnʻt just go over one problem with us and expect us to understand the theory and the formula.
Learning about stats
Everything! Really appreciated how organized this class was, and how resourceful Prof. Karakaovali is.
When the professor(s) mentioned what will be important to know and what we didn't really need to know for the exams.
All of the subjects covered
Sample Exams.
the professor was very helpful and accessible. He was very clear about the information when teaching a subject.
Statistic & probability
The class is really straight forward.
online homework and iclicker questions, and videos!!
Easy to take notes in his class.
I found the applications of statistics to real life examples valuable
He went very throughly over all of the topics
The fill in the blank prepared slides
extra credit
Knowledge of the confidence intervals.
Being able to apply the material we learned in class to real life, such as probabilities and error.
Extra Credit and Participation Points. Easing into harder topics.
Very interesting content
Professor Karacaovali's interpretation of difficult concepts, which he explained in his own words. If he had just recited what was on the screen, I would not have understood. Also, the computer assignments (extra-credit opportunities) are extremely valuable.
Having multiple resources to study for the tests: problem sets, notes, and previous exams/practice exams.
Practical topics
Lectures
All of material that was provided to learn and study from i.e. handouts, study guides, computer assignments, etc. The interactivity with the i>clicker was also beneficial.
All the concepts on everything Baybars taught us. I learned a lot.
Everything was very new to me. I believe understanding the mean and standard deviation will help you get through the class
Gaining more understanding on the concept of statistics, and how it can be applied to other aspects of everyday life/other subjects/future career.
I learned that statistics can be used in everyday life.
The interaction with the use of charts, formulas and concepts greatly enhanced the lessons.
all good.
Statistical tests that can potentially be used in the biological sciences are very helpful to have in this course.
The aspects that would help me write biology lab reports.
Problems sets and practice exams
I think going through the process that surveys and other statistics are done is really eye opening. I'm more aware now, when given surveys or when reading data.
The professor! He is very smart but sounds condescending so he is approachable if you need extra help. He understands that the subject matter is abstract and takes his time explaining in the simplest way possible. He encourages participation even in such a large class and shares insight on real world application.
Powerpoint examples, iClicker
For me understanding how samples can be skewed with numbers is important. Creating graphs that are bias is also helpful
the extra credit


9.   Which aspects of the course were least valuable?
None actually. I found this class to be interesting and challenging, and nothing seemed superfluous.
Quiz and exam cover too many materials that we did not go over in the class. They were all too challenging.
Equations
Didn't really push me to get a good understanding, course was too easy
There's nothing that was invaluable.
I think everything in this class is valuable, but maybe the computer assignments is the least one. It doesn't really help us for understanding the subject, but it does help us understand how to apply the lessons through the technology and help boost up our grades.
None.
IDK
Everything was useful
N/A
Having to print out our own handouts, but other than that, he's a fucking good professor.
Iclicker questions were not as helpful, although if used for attendance, I understand.
everything was valuable
Some parts of lecture weren't really necessary to help us understand key concepts
it would be just some parts of the course material it self.
The large class size lead me to get lost and not able to ask the question if I didn't understand something which is very important to me seeing as everything connects so if you don't understand one thing you will make the rest of the course extremely hard on you
Nothing
I would have to say that the computer problems were least valuable since we don't learn much from this besides how to follow very clear directions
Not too sure.
None.
Everything was cool.
The exams were reasonable but a bit tough compared to the practice exams and examples on the lectures.
I'd say some of the videos but really it helped put a practical purpose to the concepts in the end.
Nil
Sometimes the topics would end early, and we would move on to the next topic but the quizzes weren't due till the next week. It's can get confusing at times, especially as the topics change focus on certain things.
None that I can think of.
the number of students are so large
the subject, overall.
Karacaovali explained concepts in a way that was unnecessarily lengthy and confusing. He needs to work on being concise and straight to the point.
We should be able to drop the final because it's basically just a 5th midterm.
skipping steps
Sometimes professor doesn't explain concepts clearly.
none
iClicker
None
The way the lectures were conducted made attendance a waste of time most times. A bit too slow and repeatative
N/A
I felt all parts of the course we're fair and useful
none
Less wordy handouts. Make us fill out more
actually, none
the powerpoint slides
none.
Everything was valuable
Nothing
I did not like when we went over sample exams or sample problems sets in class.. very boring and hard to focus
n/a
Learning how to find out the z-value for data.
I could see myself needing to know all of this material.
I think all aspects of the course were valuable.
homework assignments via laulima
NOTHING
Iclicker questions for participation and not grades. It doesn't make you pay attention as much.
No complaints
Handouts.
The slides got boring at times, but i'm glad that Professor include some videos as well.
need more student interaction
Nothing.
they were all important
None
None.
Maybe spent too much time on easy things. Like simple math
None
nothing
Word-based problems.
None
Going over problems too quickly.
only powerpoint presentation
iClicker questions.
Class seemed like a waste of time because the entire lecture was read from the PowerPoint/notes. Why make class mandatory?
n/a
The detailed-oriented and jargon
Problem sets
Nothing.
Nothing
Usage of specific formulas that were not important/unrelated to the subject.
None. All the material we learned in class was valuable.
Overall the biggest challenge was the large class size and limited use of TAs and limited office hours.
All good.
None, it was all useful I was just not very good at it.
Textbook
The length of the class was long so when review came along, it was hard to sit through homework.
The large class size. This was my first time taking a class with more than 30 students so it seemed a bit impersonal. Also, I feel that a subject this complex could benefit from smaller classes so we could ask more questions and engage in discussion.
Spending too long on an example
Least valuable for me is probably the term use of z scores i dont see myself using them in future.

10.   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) 
4.44 145 0.75   1(1%) 3(2%) 8(6%) 52(36%) 81(56%)
11.   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) 
4.53 145 0.68   0(0%) 1(1%) 12(8%) 41(28%) 91(63%)
12.   The instructor treated students with respect.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
4.68 146 0.49   0(0%) 0(0%) 2(1%) 42(29%) 102(70%)
13.   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) 
4.55 143 0.67   1(1%) 0(0%) 8(6%) 45(31%) 89(62%)
14.   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) 
4.56 146 0.65   0(0%) 2(1%) 7(5%) 44(30%) 93(64%)
15.   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 () 
4.0 145 0.9   0(0%) 5(3%) 31(21%) 37(26%) 41(28%) 31(21%)
16.   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 () 
4.15 145 0.83   0(0%) 2(1%) 26(18%) 39(27%) 47(32%) 31(21%)
17.   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 () 
4.34 145 0.76   0(0%) 1(1%) 20(14%) 44(30%) 66(46%) 14(10%)
18.   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 () 
4.28 144 0.78   0(0%) 1(1%) 21(15%) 41(28%) 56(39%) 25(17%)
19.   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 () 
4.13 143 0.81   0(0%) 1(1%) 29(20%) 43(30%) 46(32%) 24(17%)
20.   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) 
4.43 145 0.65   0(0%) 0(0%) 13(9%) 56(39%) 76(52%)

21.   Other comments:
I thought it was really cool that professor Karacaovali had a guest economist speak to the class about the many practical and integral aspects of their work throughout varying fields. I also liked the occasional videos professor Karacaovali showed in class. They reminded me of the real world applications of statistics and how fun and interesting they can be.
This course is very challenging.
I like the way Prof. Karacaovalii teaches his class. The notes are very useful and should be used school wide.
Great class, great teacher/TA, videos were informative and interesting, did a great job making a complicated subject as painless as possible. Thanks for a great class!
I haven't had any experience with Bahram this semester, hence my N/A answers.
I gained a lot of knowledge in this class. It was easy to learn things because Mr. Baybars teach in a way that reach all of the students learning ability to understand and adapt concepts.
None.
Thanks for a good semester.
great prof, great class. challenging but fair
One of the top things I liked about this specific class was the fact that the professor didn't just teach us statistics. He taught us real world skills we can use in the actual job force. He taught us how to use excel and even though it may not seem as a big deal, it is to me, so I thank him for that.
None
Karacaovali is doing a great job.
:)
Excellent professor if you need a statistics course! Highly recommend him if you need a statistics course. Work hard!
Thank you for the semester. Saw your picture in the first floor of Kuykendall. Congratulations for your award!
great professor!
some concepts were hard to comprehend the way they were explained
The Instructor and TA were really great. Always willing to help and very understanding of student's needs. They did a good job.
Thank you
I had minimal contact with TA because I never sought him for help.
The instructor was good, but the TA was not good.
Great Professor and TA! Well Done.
Overall a good class. I am not good at math based classes like this so I was pleasantly surprised to understand most of it.
n/a
This course was perfect. The instructor always made time for students and really cared about us. I wish there were more professors like Prof. Baybars.
Thank you professor.
thank you
There a moments that I get lost because of the jumping from one slide to another and back. Over-all it is a great class with a well informed and great teacher!
no
It's hard to teach this class, but I really liked the videos and the fairness of the course.
Great class.
n/a
Good class
Good class
None.
Very good, very fair instructor. Overall great class; learned a lot!
nice
Loved this class! Instructor was very honest and reasonable. Would recommend anyone wanting to learn statistics for this class! Loved the instructor..wish he would teach my finance courses!
I would recommend students to take professor Karacaovali because he is always willing to help students if they do not understand something.
This course was effective in preparing me for use in social sciences research. I was intrigued by the overall knowledge of the instructor with his ability to convey concepts that were still a bit above my level.
All good.
None