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Course Survey Results


Baybars   Karacaovali   ECON660, Spring 2017

Campus: University of Hawaii at Manoa Course: ECON 660 - International Trade & Welfare
Department:   Economics Crn (Section):   80565 (001)    


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) 
4.71 7 0.76   0(0%) 0(0%) 1(14%) 0(0%) 6(86%) 0(0%)
2.   Course - please note that by answering this question you could potentially jeopardize your anonymity

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Elective (1)  Required (2) 
1.29 7 0.49   5(71%) 2(29%)
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) 
5.0 8 0.0   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 8(100%)
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) 
5.0 8 0.0   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 8(100%)
5.   The instructor communicated effectively.

Mean N-Size Std Dev   Strongly Disagree (1)  Disagree (2)  Neutral (3)  Agree (4)  Strongly Agree (5) 
5.0 8 0.0   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 8(100%)
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) 
5.0 8 0.0   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 8(100%)
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) 
4.88 8 0.35   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 1(13%) 7(88%)

8.   Which aspects of the course were most valuable?
All parts
Trade Policy and Political Economy
All aspects of the course were valuable.
The Professor brought in real life examples to make the economic concepts more understandable. With the new administration making strong statements about trade, this course was the link between theory and actual policies. The Professor was always eager to answer any questions and was very reasonable and considerate towards students. Empirical exercises were a good learning progress and the Professor made sure everyone understood how to navigate through Stata.
The professor's teaching style was great, easy to follow and he even printed notes for us!


9.   Which aspects of the course were least valuable?
Advanced proofs
I could not find any aspects

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) 
5.0 8 0.0   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 8(100%)
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) 
5.0 8 0.0   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 8(100%)
12.   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) 
5.0 8 0.0   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 8(100%)
13.   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) 
5.0 8 0.0   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 8(100%)
14.   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) 
4.88 8 0.35   0(0%) 0(0%) 0(0%) 1(13%) 7(88%)

15.   Other comments:
Great Prof. We are very lucky to have Prof. Baybars here. He took his teaching duties very seriously and it was obvious that he cared about the comprehension level of each student. He reinforces every major point with a meaningful referent. He is prepared and organized. Also I like his flexibility, creativity, and openness. Overall he is a wonderful teacher.
Very excellent teacher and demonstrated through his teaching. He is fair in his teaching, grading and treatment of students. Demonstrated excellent understanding of the subject.