Student Assessment of Instructors

Evaluation Report for Projesh Ghosh teaching ECON 405 001 during Fall Semester 2010
Respondents = 7 Enrolled = 13 Response rate = 54%

G1. The instructor clearly communicated what I was expected to learn.

Type: How much

Not at all (1)	2	3	4	Very much (5)	NR
0 (0.00%)	0 (0.00%)	1 (14.29%)	3 (42.86%)	3 (42.86%)	0 (0.00%)

Focus	Mean	Stdev	Median	Observations
Class	4.286	0.756	4	7
Same Level	4.154	0.968	4	78
Same Discipline	3.888	1.086	4	1058

G2. The instructor made the relevance of the course material clear.

Type: How much

Not at all (1)	2	3	4	Very much (5)	NR
0 (0.00%)	0 (0.00%)	2 (28.57%)	2 (28.57%)	3 (42.86%)	0 (0.00%)

Focus	Mean	Stdev	Median	Observations
Class	4.143	0.900	4	7
Same Level	4.051	0.966	4	78
Same Discipline	3.973	1.083	4	1058

G3. The course was well organized.

Type: How much

Not at all (1)	2	3	4	Very much (5)	NR
0 (0.00%)	0 (0.00%)	1 (14.29%)	5 (71.43%)	1 (14.29%)	0 (0.00%)

Focus	Mean	Stdev	Median	Observations
Class	4.000	0.577	4	7
Same Level	3.961	1.094	4	77
Same Discipline	3.943	1.106	4	1052

G4. There was a positive interaction between the class and the instructor.

Type: How much

Not at all (1)	2	3	4	Very much (5)	NR
0 (0.00%)	1 (14.29%)	0 (0.00%)	3 (42.86%)	3 (42.86%)	0 (0.00%)

Focus	Mean	Stdev	Median	Observations
Class	4.143	1.069	4	7
Same Level	4.221	0.982	5	77
Same Discipline	3.852	1.167	4	1052

G5. The instructor's teaching methods helped me understand the course material.

Type: How much

Not at all (1)	2	3	4	Very much (5)	NR
0 (0.00%)	1 (14.29%)	2 (28.57%)	3 (42.86%)	1 (14.29%)	0 (0.00%)

Focus	Mean	Stdev	Median	Observations
Class	3.571	0.976	4	7
Same Level	3.833	1.323	4	78
Same Discipline	3.478	1.325	4	1054

G6. The instructor's verbal communication skills helped me understand the course material.

Type: How much

Not at all (1)	2	3	4	Very much (5)	NR
0 (0.00%)	2 (28.57%)	2 (28.57%)	1 (14.29%)	2 (28.57%)	0 (0.00%)

Focus	Mean	Stdev	Median	Observations
Class	3.429	1.272	3	7
Same Level	3.883	1.214	4	77
Same Discipline	3.572	1.301	4	1052

G7. The instructor clearly explained what was expected on assignments and tests

Type: How much

Not at all (1)	2	3	4	Very much (5)	NR
0 (0.00%)	0 (0.00%)	2 (28.57%)	3 (42.86%)	2 (28.57%)	0 (0.00%)

Focus	Mean	Stdev	Median	Observations
Class	4.000	0.816	4	7
Same Level	3.961	1.117	4	77
Same Discipline	3.697	1.247	4	1052

G8. The instructor kept me informed about my progress in the course.

Type: How much

Not at all (1)	2	3	4	Very much (5)	NR
0 (0.00%)	0 (0.00%)	2 (28.57%)	2 (28.57%)	2 (28.57%)	1 (14.29%)

Focus	Mean	Stdev	Median	Observations
Class	4.000	0.894	4	6
Same Level	3.960	1.257	4	75
Same Discipline	3.749	1.244	4	1045

G9. The feedback I received on assignments and tests gave me the opportunity to improve my performance.

Type: How much

Not at all (1)	2	3	4	Very much (5)	NR
0 (0.00%)	0 (0.00%)	3 (42.86%)	3 (42.86%)	1 (14.29%)	0 (0.00%)

Focus	Mean	Stdev	Median	Observations
Class	3.714	0.756	4	7
Same Level	3.936	1.252	4	78
Same Discipline	3.519	1.278	4	1053

G10. Overall, the instructor is an effective teacher.

Type: How much

Not at all (1)	2	3	4	Very much (5)	NR
0 (0.00%)	0 (0.00%)	1 (14.29%)	4 (57.14%)	2 (28.57%)	0 (0.00%)

Focus	Mean	Stdev	Median	Observations
Class	4.143	0.690	4	7
Same Level	4.026	1.112	4	77
Same Discipline	3.767	1.231	4	1057

G11. The instructor's grading procedures gave a fair evaluation of my understanding of the material.

Type: How much

Not at all (1)	2	3	4	Very much (5)	NR
0 (0.00%)	1 (14.29%)	0 (0.00%)	4 (57.14%)	2 (28.57%)	0 (0.00%)

Focus	Mean	Stdev	Median	Observations
Class	4.000	1.000	4	7
Same Level	4.149	1.002	4	74
Same Discipline	3.811	1.179	4	1045

G12. How much work did you put into this course relative to your other courses?

Type: How much

Not at all (1)	2	3	4	Very much (5)	NR
0 (0.00%)	1 (14.29%)	0 (0.00%)	4 (57.14%)	1 (14.29%)	1 (14.29%)

Focus	Mean	Stdev	Median	Observations
Class	3.833	0.983	4	6
Same Level	4.039	0.930	4	76
Same Discipline	4.053	0.908	4	1048

G13. How difficult was this course for you relative to your other courses?

Type: How much

Not at all (1)	2	3	4	Very much (5)	NR
0 (0.00%)	1 (14.29%)	0 (0.00%)	3 (42.86%)	3 (42.86%)	0 (0.00%)

Focus	Mean	Stdev	Median	Observations
Class	4.143	1.069	4	7
Same Level	3.935	1.056	4	77
Same Discipline	4.143	0.980	4	1053

G14. To what extent was this course a requirement for you?

Type: How much

Not at all (1)	2	3	4	Very much (5)	NR
0 (0.00%)	0 (0.00%)	0 (0.00%)	3 (42.86%)	4 (57.14%)	0 (0.00%)

Focus	Mean	Stdev	Median	Observations
Class	4.571	0.535	5	7
Same Level	4.558	0.803	5	77
Same Discipline	4.286	1.105	5	1048

G15. Was this course in your major?

Type: Yes - No

Yes	No	NR
7 (100.00%)	0 (0.00%)	0 (0.00%)

G16. Was this course team-taught?

Type: Yes - No

Yes	No	NR
1 (14.29%)	6 (85.71%)	0 (0.00%)

G17. Please indicate your satisfaction with the availability of the instructor outside the classroom by choosing one response from the scale. In selecting your rating, consider the instructor's availability via established office hours, appointments, and other opportunities for face-to-face interaction as well as via telephone, email, fax and other means.

Type: Satisfaction

Very Dissatisfied (1)	2	3	Very Satisfied (4)	NR
0 (0.00%)	1 (14.29%)	1 (14.29%)	5 (71.43%)	0 (0.00%)

Focus	Mean	Stdev	Median	Observations
Class	3.571	0.787	4	7
Same Level	3.628	0.605	4	78
Same Discipline	3.327	0.787	3	1053

Departmental Questions (3123)

D1. The course helped me develop my analytical skills.

Type: How much

Not at all (1)	2	3	4	Very much (5)	NR
0 (0.00%)	0 (0.00%)	1 (14.29%)	3 (42.86%)	3 (42.86%)	0 (0.00%)

Focus	Mean	Stdev	Median	Observations
Class	4.286	0.756	4	7
Same Level	4.153	1.044	4	72
Same Discipline	3.735	1.096	4	1029

D2. The instructor answered students' questions clearly and fully.

Type: How much

Not at all (1)	2	3	4	Very much (5)	NR
0 (0.00%)	0 (0.00%)	0 (0.00%)	3 (42.86%)	4 (57.14%)	0 (0.00%)

Focus	Mean	Stdev	Median	Observations
Class	4.571	0.535	5	7
Same Level	4.250	1.031	5	72
Same Discipline	3.899	1.170	4	1025

D3. Class time is used to develop a deeper understanding of the subject than is available simply by reading the text.

Type: How much

Not at all (1)	2	3	4	Very much (5)	NR
0 (0.00%)	1 (14.29%)	0 (0.00%)	1 (14.29%)	5 (71.43%)	0 (0.00%)

Focus	Mean	Stdev	Median	Observations
Class	4.429	1.134	5	7
Same Level	4.236	1.120	5	72
Same Discipline	4.014	1.167	4	1027

D4. It is necessary to devote a great deal of time to this course in order to do well.

Type: How much

Not at all (1)	2	3	4	Very much (5)	NR
1 (14.29%)	0 (0.00%)	0 (0.00%)	2 (28.57%)	4 (57.14%)	0 (0.00%)

Focus	Mean	Stdev	Median	Observations
Class	4.143	1.464	5	7
Same Level	4.000	1.007	4	70
Same Discipline	4.186	0.934	4	1027

D5. I am devoting a great deal of time to this course.

Type: How much

Not at all (1)	2	3	4	Very much (5)	NR
1 (14.29%)	1 (14.29%)	0 (0.00%)	2 (28.57%)	3 (42.86%)	0 (0.00%)

Focus	Mean	Stdev	Median	Observations
Class	3.714	1.604	4	7
Same Level	3.889	1.015	4	72
Same Discipline	3.925	0.987	4	1025

D6. I am learning a great deal in this course.

Type: How much

Not at all (1)	2	3	4	Very much (5)	NR
0 (0.00%)	0 (0.00%)	2 (28.57%)	2 (28.57%)	3 (42.86%)	0 (0.00%)

Focus	Mean	Stdev	Median	Observations
Class	4.143	0.900	4	7
Same Level	4.057	1.034	4	70
Same Discipline	3.780	1.132	4	1023

D7. Over the course of the semester I attended approximately what percentage of all class meetings.
Please substitute the following scale: 1 = 0-50%; 2 = 51-70%; 3 = 71-80%; 4 = 81-90%; and 5 = 91-100%.

Type: How much

Not at all (1)	2	3	4	Very much (5)	NR
0 (0.00%)	0 (0.00%)	0 (0.00%)	3 (42.86%)	4 (57.14%)	0 (0.00%)

Focus	Mean	Stdev	Median	Observations
Class	4.571	0.535	5	7
Same Level	4.718	0.565	5	71
Same Discipline	4.547	0.861	5	1022

D8. Compared to the typical professor at Clemson, the instructor is:
5 much better; 4 somewhat better; 3 about the same; 2 somewhat worse; 1 much worse

Type: How much

Not at all (1)	2	3	4	Very much (5)	NR
0 (0.00%)	1 (14.29%)	0 (0.00%)	5 (71.43%)	1 (14.29%)	0 (0.00%)

Focus	Mean	Stdev	Median	Observations
Class	3.857	0.900	4	7
Same Level	3.861	1.079	4	72
Same Discipline	3.557	1.161	4	1023

D9. The grade I expect to receive in this class is: 5 A; 4 B; 3 C; 2 D; 1 F

Type: How much

Not at all (1)	2	3	4	Very much (5)	NR
0 (0.00%)	0 (0.00%)	0 (0.00%)	3 (42.86%)	4 (57.14%)	0 (0.00%)

Focus	Mean	Stdev	Median	Observations
Class	4.571	0.535	5	7
Same Level	4.347	0.715	4	72
Same Discipline	3.984	0.889	4	1024

D10. My overall GPR is: 5 = 3.50 or higher; 4 = 3.00 to 3.49; 3 = 2.50 to 2.99; 2 = 2.00 to 2.49; 1 = below 2.00

Type: How much

Not at all (1)	2	3	4	Very much (5)	NR
0 (0.00%)	0 (0.00%)	1 (14.29%)	2 (28.57%)	4 (57.14%)	0 (0.00%)

Focus	Mean	Stdev	Median	Observations
Class	4.429	0.787	5	7
Same Level	4.097	0.952	4	72
Same Discipline	3.989	0.929	4	1022

Clemson University Student Evaluation of Teaching