[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:20.501287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMzgzMDg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1197389","instructor_name":"Chaeyoon Lim","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2019-11-08 17:21:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's amazing","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1197389","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:20.501287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5OTU0MjUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1197389","instructor_name":"Chaeyoon Lim","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2018-05-01 23:10:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a very enjoyable professor, and make stats interesting. His passion for it is clearly there. Attendance is not mandatory in lecture (they are in the lab), but you get a 5% bonus for showing up. I felt like I understood better the days that I went but they felt too long . Homework was much harder than the exams (one assignment per week).","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1197389","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:20.501287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NzY5MzI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1197389","instructor_name":"Chaeyoon Lim","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2018-04-09 17:55:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"His sense of humor is good and almost makes statistics enjoyable. I can see why other people may consider some of his comments as "offensive" if you're sensitive, but it's nothing over the top. He really wants everyone to do well and offers 5% extra credit just for showing up. Tests are extremely easy but the homework is much harder.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1197389","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:20.501287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NjQ2NDM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1197389","instructor_name":"Chaeyoon Lim","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2016-12-30 15:42:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Lim is an excellent professor. He is really funny!! And he is truly passionate about statistics. Take this class with him! I had to take this class even though I got a 5 on the AP Stats exam because it didn't get credit for my major. That being said, the class is even easier (covers less) than AP Stats and so it was super easy for me!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1197389","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:20.501287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3OTYyNDUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1197389","instructor_name":"Chaeyoon Lim","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2010-12-16 10:14:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"The past two comments are ridiculous - Lim really, really wants you to do well in this class and goes out of his way to make it easy for anyone to do so. This is a stats class - obviously it's going to by dry and slightly hard.  Professor Lim is literally brilliant - I think the TA was the problem.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1197389","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:20.501287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3Njc1MjQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1197389","instructor_name":"Chaeyoon Lim","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2010-10-20 16:24:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class is extremely frustrating. Lim swore at us the other day when a large percentage of the class performed poorly on the test and complained about it. It's also very difficult to understand what Lim writes on the board. It's always written over something else and when he tries to explain it, he goes about it in the most round about way.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1197389","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:20.501287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3NjcxMzMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1197389","instructor_name":"Chaeyoon Lim","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2010-10-19 16:23:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"I don't agree with the previous comments at all. I'm sitting in class right now and everyone is yelling at him after the absurd first test we took in which only 2 people finished on time. He's a terrible teacher and does a horrible job explaining statistics. I'm very good with math and it's sad to watch others fail b/c of his inability to teach.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1197389","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:20.501287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2MzY1NDA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1197389","instructor_name":"Chaeyoon Lim","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2009-11-13 16:11:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"he's really wants to help you. nice guy too","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1197389","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:20.501287+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MDE5OTY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1197389","instructor_name":"Chaeyoon Lim","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2008-11-18 19:13:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures are rather boring but it is statistics so that probably is the reason.  He explains things fairly well and the exams are straightforward.  Probably as good as you can find for a Stats class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1197389","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:29.764049+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNjMyODU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1502634","instructor_name":"Christine Schwartz","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2025-02-03 06:56:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very good at teaching stats, goes slow. Kind of felt like she hated me when I went to office hours but still helped me out and was very chill about it. Easy A if you pay attention and take notes.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1502634","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:29.764049+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDIyNzgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1502634","instructor_name":"Christine Schwartz","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2024-12-23 15:11:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Christine was an amazing professor who made a difficult concept much more easy to understand. The expectations in this class are very clear making it easy to succeed so long as you pay attention and do the weekly assignments. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1502634","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:29.764049+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMDQzNzgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1502634","instructor_name":"Christine Schwartz","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2024-11-27 17:25:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"All stats should be taught by Prof Schwartz. She is simply the best.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1502634","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:29.764049+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNzgxOTkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1502634","instructor_name":"Christine Schwartz","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2020-11-07 19:18:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Schwartz is one of the best lecturers I've had at UW. She is so clear in her explanations that I finished every lecture feeling like understood everything she said, which is rare otherwise. She manages to explain the toughest topics in a way that is really accessible. Highly recommend taking stats with her!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1502634","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:29.764049+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMTY4NjY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1502634","instructor_name":"Christine Schwartz","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2012-12-26 11:39:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nice professor. Pretty easy class. Fair exams. I would not recommend this for Psych majors, this class was easy but I didn't learn what I needed for PSYCH225, the other stats class for psych majors is more fitting I've heard.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1502634","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:44:27.922118+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2ODk0MTY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2143177","instructor_name":"David Schelly","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2016-08-15 00:05:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"While David is a young professors, he clearly  had some downfalls in the semester. This class really taught me that failing exam after exam wasn't truly failing with the curve. The STATA intensive portion will be helpful for methods but don't take a class with him. It was so bad that less than half of the lecture showed up for the last four weeks.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2143177","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:44:27.922118+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTQ2NTg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2143177","instructor_name":"David Schelly","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2016-05-11 20:59:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Schelly is unbelievably boring. His lectures are long and confusing, and many students seem to struggle in this class. David tends to speak about his dislike for stats and it became frustrating to learn. Thankfully, the 2 hour weekly lab is extremely helpful and the curve in the class is huge. The class itself is easy, not thanks to David","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2143177","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.872892+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3OTM1NTA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2604190","instructor_name":"Griffin Bur","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2023-05-16 15:33:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Perhaps THE BEST lecturer/TA I've seen on campus. The syllabus and course schedule look intimidating, but the course is well-paced. Even two submissions for assignments regarding the most difficult content (mid-semester). Lectures are dense, but digestible. Easily accessible outside the classroom. Great to talk, caring, and inspiring. Great guy!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2604190","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.872892+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3Nzk2MjY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2604190","instructor_name":"Griffin Bur","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2023-05-02 22:21:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Griffin was a stellar professor and overall a great guy. If you took stats in high school you will breeze through this course, and even if not Griffin will give you everything you need to truly understand everything. Super friendly, very knowledgeable, and he clearly cares about his students - highly recommend! ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2604190","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.872892+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NDYwMTEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2604190","instructor_name":"Griffin Bur","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2023-02-27 00:52:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"NEVER expected to get an A in this class. I am not great at math & was dreading my LS stats req, but I think Griffin knew none of us wanted to be there & tried to make it as easy as possible. I actually understood a lot of the material. There's a lot of homework, but you just have to do well on the data analysis projects.& Go to his office hours!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2604190","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.872892+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MzY0MDk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2604190","instructor_name":"Griffin Bur","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2023-01-21 23:55:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Overall one of the best professors at UW. I am not good with math but he makes this course very easy to understand as long as you are keeping up with the textbook. He is very easy to communicate with and is a very flexible professor. I recommend this class to anyone that has a stats requirement","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2604190","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.872892+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MTI2MjE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2604190","instructor_name":"Griffin Bur","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2022-12-15 00:12:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"even if the content doesn't interest you, griffin is super accessible and caring that he makes the class bearable. he goes above and beyond to meet with students in office hours and provide regrading opportunities. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2604190","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.872892+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MDQ5Mzc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2604190","instructor_name":"Griffin Bur","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2022-12-09 16:04:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the best professors I've ever had. Genuinely cares about students wellbeing and wants them to learn. He's very supportive: accepts late work, gives excused absences, very understanding. Clear lectures in person (also recorded), solid rubric and fair grading. He's a great person. Lectures make a lot more sense if you've read the textbook. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2604190","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.872892+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2OTkwMjU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2604190","instructor_name":"Griffin Bur","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2022-12-06 18:48:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Griffin is a great guy and a knowledgeable academic. He is also a great speaker and does a superb job in including the class during lectures. He is highly accessible outside of class and clearly puts in a lot of effort to ensure that students understand the content he is covering. He is a bit disorganized, but is a forgiving and easy grader. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2604190","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.872892+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2OTEwMjU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2604190","instructor_name":"Griffin Bur","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2022-11-29 16:42:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"I have never loved a professor more than Professor Bur. He truly cares about his students and puts in the effort to make sure his students understand material. I was extremely sick and was unable to turn into a project on time, and he was extremely understanding and flexible on giving an extension. I would for sure take another class with him!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2604190","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.872892+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MjQ4OTY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2604190","instructor_name":"Griffin Bur","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2022-05-05 04:31:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Griffin is a wonderful instructor. I was nervous coming into Soc 365 because I had limited statistical knowledge coming into the class, but Griffin made the material engaging and was always happy to help. Also, he is very flexible with assignments; if you ask for an extension with good reason, he usually grants it as he values quality and health. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2604190","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.872892+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MjQ1MjA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2604190","instructor_name":"Griffin Bur","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2022-05-04 22:55:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Had Griffin for both 365 and 360, and he was a great instructor. He clearly cares about communicating the material in the best/most efficient way possible, is deeply knowledgeable about what he teaches, and is super approachable and accommodating. Would absolutely recommend taking a class with him. His do files and slides are incredible resources!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2604190","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.872892+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjQ1MTYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2604190","instructor_name":"Griffin Bur","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2021-12-23 23:06:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Ive honestly never had a lecturer who has made it abundantly clear how much they care about students wellbeing outside of class as much as Griffin has. He teaches in a way that really helps you understand the material and uses interesting examples. Overall hes a really really great lecturer and teacher!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2604190","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.872892+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjAzNTAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2604190","instructor_name":"Griffin Bur","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2021-12-20 04:52:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's got great communication and I loved having him as professor and just a cool dude.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2604190","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.872892+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTcwMTg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2604190","instructor_name":"Griffin Bur","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2021-12-17 04:31:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"I have never actually filled one of these out before, but felt the need to for Griffin. First, in response to someone else saying slides are wordy - it is to accommodate those who cannot attend because he is incredibly inclusive. The material can get difficult, but he gives extra credit and a TON of support. One of the best instructors I have had!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2604190","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.872892+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTE5MzM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2604190","instructor_name":"Griffin Bur","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2021-12-14 18:15:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Griffin has a very deep understanding of the material and is able to explain it clearly and concisely. His slides are reference material which, when read, explain the material in-depth.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2604190","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.872892+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MzIwMzkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2604190","instructor_name":"Griffin Bur","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2021-11-30 15:44:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Griffin is easy to get a hold of and very willing to answer questions. However, I had to make sure to read all class materials before class. His lectures only made sense to me if I already had a solid understanding of the material. He often went more in depth than what is necessarily for hw and quizzes, and this stuff was quite confusing.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2604190","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.872892+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MjgzNzU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2604190","instructor_name":"Griffin Bur","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2021-11-22 02:48:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the worst professors I've had. Slides are extremely long, rambling, unclear and irrelevant to the homework and quizzes. Makes something that could have been explained in two sentences into 20 pages. Quiz questions are poorly worded and confusing. No clear "point." I've enjoyed both sociology and statistics in the past, so I'm disappointed.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2604190","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.872892+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NzM3MDg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2604190","instructor_name":"Griffin Bur","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2021-05-07 23:11:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great instructor! He's very kind and approachable, and he's very helpful in office hours with papers and homework. He's enthusiastic about the subject material and helps to explain stats in a way that makes it easier to understand.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2604190","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.872892+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTY1MDYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2604190","instructor_name":"Griffin Bur","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2020-12-21 15:51:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a very nice and well knowledgeable professor but with online classes you never actually had him teach. Discussions were lead by TAs and the prerecorded lectures were given by another professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2604190","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:22.618039+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNDUzNDky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:829049","instructor_name":"John Logan","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2019-11-21 04:36:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"These other ratings are so harsh. John is a sweet old man he enjoys teaching and sometimes gets carried away because he is clearly very passionate about statistics. I love coming to lecture and hearing him teach. It is super beneficial and he will answer any questions in class and makes sure that students understand. 10/10 would recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/829049","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:22.618039+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NjM0NjQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:829049","instructor_name":"John Logan","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2016-05-22 20:42:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Terrible professor... I'm sure he knows the material but he simply cannot convey it to students. He's extremely rude to students all around and his lectures were absolutely cryptic. I would never take Logan again so please avoid at all costs.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/829049","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:22.618039+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2MzMwODkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:829049","instructor_name":"John Logan","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2016-04-19 18:43:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"I've always liked classes that challenge you. Professors who are actually the best challenge you to be a better person and a hard worker.  Well, because I'm actually normal","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/829049","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:22.618039+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NzU0MjM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:829049","instructor_name":"John Logan","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2015-05-06 12:34:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Honestly the worst class I have ever taken at this University. What a disgrace. This man should be fired. But wait... He can't because he has tenure. This class made me want to drop out of college. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/829049","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:22.618039+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NzUzODYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:829049","instructor_name":"John Logan","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2015-05-06 12:01:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"John Logan was one of the dullest professors I've ever had. He successfully turned a 100 person lecture into a 10 person class because no one wanted to come. His slides were unhelpful and lectures were very confusing. Assigns a lot of homework. Data analyses projects are long. Tests are all multiple choice and truefalse and are very tricky.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/829049","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:22.618039+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwOTIzMjcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:829049","instructor_name":"John Logan","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2012-11-30 18:21:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Logan is literally the worst professor I have ever had. He would forget what he was supposed to be teaching us and assigned two huge projects right before the end of the semester because he forgot about them. Completely scatter-brained and gets off topic. Grades unreasonably hard. He needs to stop teaching.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/829049","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:22.618039+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNjY0NjY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:829049","instructor_name":"John Logan","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2006-04-05 21:09:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"stats is tough and so is Logan. a power lecture is not a good idea especially with this guy. BORING. the first test was a breeze after that GOOD LUCK.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/829049","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:36.177091+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2MjAyNzU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1246318","instructor_name":"Keedon Kwon","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2009-09-23 23:07:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Keedon is a nice guy.  He is difficult to understand, which frustrates a lot of people in the class.  If you have questions or seek help he is very helpful.  If you have other issues he is very understanding.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1246318","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:36.177091+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MzgzMDM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1246318","instructor_name":"Keedon Kwon","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2009-01-16 15:12:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Difficult to understand at first but becomes more clear. Wants to help you get a good grade. Attendance really helps your grade.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1246318","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:13.086667+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMzE4MTg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1601192","instructor_name":"Laura Heideman","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2012-05-20 15:11:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"I would definitely recommend taking stats with her. She is super helpful and clarifies difficult topics in lecture. I'm NOT a math person, but got an A in class by working hard (ie-attending class and doing all of the homework).  There is weekly homework, but this class is totally manageable!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1601192","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:13.086667+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4ODQyMjM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1601192","instructor_name":"Laura Heideman","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2011-07-22 14:26:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"To get my A, I worked hard. Read the chapters, did the weekly questions (plus extra book questions), and never missed class or lab. She's extremely helpful (answered email questions) and is VERY clear about how to do a project. Provides online copies of her powerpoint presentations. No reason to do bad unless you're lazy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1601192","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:00.911075+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMjcyMDI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1682623","instructor_name":"Nicole Kraus","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2012-05-13 19:19:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"she's so helpful! i took this class because i needed a stats class for the psych major but couldn't get into 210 since it filled up. im glad i ended up taking soc 360 because from what i heard from others, psych 210 was super hard. Nicole is great and makes sure we absolutely understand everything!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1682623","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:13:41.320341+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0OTg3NDg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1971362","instructor_name":"Nora Schaeffer","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2015-06-22 22:43:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"I understand math really well, so this class was a breeze for me. Prof Schaeffer was incredibly clear and helpful in her expectations (and telling you if you needed to come in for extra help). She scared me at first, but won me over in the end.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1971362","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:13:41.320341+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MjA2ODE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1971362","instructor_name":"Nora Schaeffer","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2014-12-30 16:43:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"While I had no interest in statistics, Nora made the numbers actually fun to work with. Very open to questions and participation (she will memorize students' names in a huge lecture just to make them feel comfortable and engaged), she is great at explaining the concepts and mechanics of stats. Exams were multiple choice, along with two projects.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1971362","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:05.724939+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMzcwNzcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1726243","instructor_name":"Richard Aviles","course_label":"SOC360","course_id":"C&ESOC/SOC 360","course_uid":"course_dd2827718d9254cf91326619","review_date":"2012-06-01 13:12:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Avoid him! Explanations of material = incomprehensible. Moves through material wayyy too fast but yet was so uneven that @ the end of course, left out 3 chapters of the book when he ran out of time. Really put me at a disadvantage for my next stats course. Vague guidelines for papers but then grades like you're a PhD student. Take w/ someone else!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1726243","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0}]