[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:34.396694+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyODk2MDQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1701423","instructor_name":"Andres Aradillas-Lopez","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2014-03-08 17:24:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Just straight reads off of lecture slides that he posts online so no need to go to lecture.  The one midterm was a breeze and final was very difficult and unpredictable.  I broke my hand a week before finals and he still made me write the entire final in the blue book.  Wasn't able to finish and emailed him expressing concern and he never responded","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1701423","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:34.396694+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxODM0NTg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1701423","instructor_name":"Andres Aradillas-Lopez","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2013-05-28 09:33:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Handouts, notes and all relevant material was made available online, which I really appreciated. Final exam was a bit of a curve ball but not that far away from the practice final. Overall a good course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1701423","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:34.396694+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxODMwNzQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1701423","instructor_name":"Andres Aradillas-Lopez","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2013-05-27 01:45:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good course, dry at times but covers all the most important tools at this level. Final exam was challenging but overall fair.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1701423","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:34.396694+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxODMwMzE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1701423","instructor_name":"Andres Aradillas-Lopez","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2013-05-26 23:12:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"No need to attend his class at all. First mid term is just same as practice exam he uploads on Aplia. Final exam is extremely time demanding and unpredictable. Do the extra credit project. It will save your letter grade. If you really want to learn something, I don't think he is your best choice for this course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1701423","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:34.396694+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNzkyODY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1701423","instructor_name":"Andres Aradillas-Lopez","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2013-05-19 18:48:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"This professor does not respond to your email and never takes care of the grading mistakes. His final exam is also unreasonably complicated. You need to calculate every statistic by hand.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1701423","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:34.396694+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMzA2Mzk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1701423","instructor_name":"Andres Aradillas-Lopez","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2012-05-17 22:48:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"I'm sure he'd be a good professor for a class with more interesting material. The stuff you cover is very basic. I have some qualms with how the final was structured, but whatevs.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1701423","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:34.396694+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMjg2MzMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1701423","instructor_name":"Andres Aradillas-Lopez","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2012-05-15 15:01:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very clear and clearly knowledgeable. Final exam was hard and time-intensive. Midterm was easier. Slides are very helpful. The topic is dry by its nature, so don't expect to have much fun.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1701423","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:34.396694+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMjczMTY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1701423","instructor_name":"Andres Aradillas-Lopez","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2012-05-13 22:38:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is not testing us for Stat methods. Instead, he gives you with raw data in exams so that you would find yourself more like a calculator rather than an Economist.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1701423","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:34.396694+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5OTM4MDcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1701423","instructor_name":"Andres Aradillas-Lopez","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2012-03-22 15:40:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good and easy professor. Take his class if you dont wannt to struggle with econ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1701423","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:34.396694+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5OTI2MDY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1701423","instructor_name":"Andres Aradillas-Lopez","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2012-03-19 22:27:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a good professor, and he knows what he is talking about. He explains a lot of the course material well. He follows the book very closely and for lectures just reads off of the slideshow almost word for word. Can easily learn without going to lecture. His midterm was IDENTICAL to the practice one. Just with small changes.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1701423","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:15.480044+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzA5MjU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1632497","instructor_name":"Christopher McKelvey","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2023-12-16 21:02:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. McKelvey knows his stuff. He's super caring and SUPER organized. He has a great way of tying everything down towards the end of the semester and he is frank about his expectations. He is always available via email. One con though: he does a lot of his math on slides. It would've been nice to have in-class exercises to make it interactive. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1632497","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:15.480044+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NTM2OTc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1632497","instructor_name":"Christopher McKelvey","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2022-07-29 23:34:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Extremely excellent professor! very expert in his field! Lectures and curriculum are both very well organized! Exams are very fair! Thus, for a student who is good at math, you can contribute your time on other courses. One of the best professors in UW-M","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1632497","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:15.480044+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NTE0ODc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1632497","instructor_name":"Christopher McKelvey","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2022-07-11 10:17:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"This professor is excellent, the course material was challenging (at least for me) but he was very concise and helped break down problems into smaller steps, I also loved that he never spent to much time on the \"proof\" of formulas, focusing on the problems themselves. Quiz grading can be a bit unclear at times and cengage is awful for homework.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1632497","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:15.480044+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NDY0MTM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1632497","instructor_name":"Christopher McKelvey","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2022-06-14 22:39:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Course content was pretty difficult and confusing but Chris is an awesome professor. He's great and is easily available outside of class to help guide or sort out any problems. He is understanding and approachable. We had problems due weekly and 2 Stata assignments otherwise the class is based on the quizzes and the grade is curved fairly.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1632497","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:15.480044+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1ODMzNDg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1632497","instructor_name":"Christopher McKelvey","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2022-02-07 06:08:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tough content, but his lectures were amazing. All the lectures were posted online and they will be enough to get you through the class. Id recommend doing the discussion activities since they do really help with exams. By far my favorite prof so far","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1632497","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:15.480044+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjcxMTEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1632497","instructor_name":"Christopher McKelvey","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2021-12-29 04:17:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor, although the content can be dry and difficult. As someone that is not a fan of or very good at stats, this class Chris made this class more than reasonable. Put in a a fair amount of effort and you can easily get a B. Tests are very difficult but curved fairly. The class as a whole was curved favorably as a 60% secured a BC.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1632497","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:15.480044+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjU2Mzkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1632497","instructor_name":"Christopher McKelvey","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2021-12-26 16:01:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Stats is not my favorite subject but I really enjoyed the way McKelvey taught this class. Lecture content is dry but his presentation/inflection helped make it more bearable. Tests are tough but graded very fairly with lots of partial credit. Section notes are very helpful for studying. Would definitely take this class with McKelvey again!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1632497","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:15.480044+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjM1MDE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1632497","instructor_name":"Christopher McKelvey","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2021-12-22 20:48:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awesome professor. Have taken 310 and 400 with him, and both times he was a great lecturer. Handled online classes very well, and in person was great. Content can be difficult at times, especially when you miss class. The problem sets are fair and due once a week. Other than tests there is no other assignments. Class is curved fairly.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1632497","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:15.480044+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0ODM2MzQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1632497","instructor_name":"Christopher McKelvey","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2021-05-21 03:46:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Chris is very helpful outside of class with his office hours so take advantage of that, the final should be fairly similar to the quizzes which are OK.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1632497","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:15.480044+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NzUxMjE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1632497","instructor_name":"Christopher McKelvey","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2021-05-10 07:43:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Chris is a cool dude and is super responsible during his office hour. I chatted with him regularly and it turned out he is a really talented professor. Take 310 and 410 with him if you can. Pac is for easy A people. If u want to learn some real statistics, stick with Chris.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1632497","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:15.480044+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NTgyNzQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1632497","instructor_name":"Christopher McKelvey","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2021-04-20 17:32:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Truly a great experience. The class is based on four 25-question quizzes, homework, and a cumulative final. I have a background in stats (AP stats in HS) and found the class to be a breeze. Even if I hadn't had that previous experience I think this class would still be doable. Lectures are clear and quizzes are not meant to trick you. Great guy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1632497","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:15.480044+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NTU5NzMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1632497","instructor_name":"Christopher McKelvey","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2021-04-16 00:05:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"great professor. I could've done a lot better in this class if I had taken it more seriously at the start. It gets kinda hard after the first of 4 quizzes. I am very nervous for the cumulative final. I am not great at math and have never taken statistics but still expect to get a B overall. Great prof. Content-heavy lectures and GO TO discussions!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1632497","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:15.480044+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMjk2NjYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1632497","instructor_name":"Christopher McKelvey","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2019-01-23 19:55:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"McKelvey is an awesome professor. Even though statistics is agonizing, he tries his best to make it exciting and clear. However, go through EVERYTHING he puts on lectures, as some times he makes questions on stuff barely covered. Test material isn' hard. Discussions are pretty much useless, unless you want extra practice. Good guy and solid class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1632497","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:15.480044+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMTY2OTgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1632497","instructor_name":"Christopher McKelvey","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2018-12-28 04:19:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the best professors I've ever had. Super nice, typical white dad professor. Answers emails you have about anything, is extremely helpful in office hours when reviewing what I messed up on my exams. Presents the material in a really clear, organized way and cares a lot about his students. I really hope I can take 410 from him too. 12/10!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1632497","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:15.480044+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNTkwMTMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1632497","instructor_name":"Christopher McKelvey","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2018-10-20 12:43:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"I literally love Christopher McKelvey. He made 310 so doable and its so clear he SERIOUSLY cares about his students. He WANTS you to learn- and he'll do anything he can to help!! I cannot recommend him enough. Problem sets are a usual part of econ classes, and he makes himself very available for extra help. 10/10 on EVERYTHING for this man","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1632497","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:15.480044+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMzUxNzM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1632497","instructor_name":"Christopher McKelvey","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2018-07-17 16:07:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the best professors I've had at the University. He's extremely passionate about his lectures and even as a power lecture it was great. Material is built up from simple statistics which makes it doable for any background. I would recommend this class for both econ and non-econ majors to really understand statistics in a good class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1632497","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:15.480044+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5OTc0OTAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1632497","instructor_name":"Christopher McKelvey","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2018-05-03 14:40:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"McKelvey makes stats about as exciting as possible, which is to say not very exciting. However, you can tell he really wants his students to do well in his class and does what he can to prepare you for his tests, which generally are a bit harder than practice tests but follow the same structure. Take him for 310 if you can.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1632497","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:15.480044+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3Nzg2NzYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1632497","instructor_name":"Christopher McKelvey","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2017-01-29 17:48:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"His 310 class was just amazing. Crystal clear expectations, amazing ability to explain even the most difficult concepts, deep understanding of material, perfect lecture and discussion notes and perfect overall course organization. He is a truly outstanding educator. Take him for any course he teaches.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1632497","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:15.480044+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3Nzc2MzA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1632497","instructor_name":"Christopher McKelvey","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2017-01-25 21:02:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"McKelvey is great. Econ stats can be pretty boring, but he makes it as interesting as humanly possible. You really have to work for an A in this class, but a B really isn't hard to get. The material can feel overwhelming, but the way the class is set up and curved it is not hard at all to get a B. Overall, get McKelvey if you can.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1632497","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:15.480044+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3Nzc2Mjk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1632497","instructor_name":"Christopher McKelvey","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2017-01-25 20:59:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"McKelvey is great. Econ stats can be pretty boring, but he makes it as interesting as humanly possible. You really have to work for an A in this class, but a B really isn't hard to get. The material can feel overwhelming, but the way the class is set up and curved it is not hard at all to get a B. Overall, get McKelvey if you can","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1632497","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:15.480044+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NjQ4Nzg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1632497","instructor_name":"Christopher McKelvey","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2016-12-31 06:22:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"McKelvey is a great lecturer and very enthusiastic about the material; however, intro stats is super boring and isn't fun, no matter who teaches it. So, lectures are boring, but at least he tries to make it as interesting as possible.  Tests are relatively difficult and he will put some tricky things on there. Problem sets are easy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1632497","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:15.480044+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NjQwNjA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1632497","instructor_name":"Christopher McKelvey","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2016-12-29 13:00:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the best! 310 is never easy, but it's very doable with McKelvey. Exams aren't at all hard if you prepare well (pay attention/take notes in lecture, go to discussion and understand how to do the handout problems). Math expectations are very fair. He's passionate, fun, and an all-around terrific professor. Homework isn't hard. Highly recommend","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1632497","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:15.480044+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NjA0MzE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1632497","instructor_name":"Christopher McKelvey","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2016-12-22 15:09:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class is hard no matter who you take it with but Christopher makes it somewhat bearable. He's so nice and extremely willing to work with his students. He allows a notecard on each midterm and 2 for the final, which is honestly the only way to survive. If you absolutely have to take Econ 310, take it with him!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1632497","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:15.480044+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MTU3MjMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1632497","instructor_name":"Christopher McKelvey","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2016-11-09 15:26:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really great professor. Explains things in a clear way and gives lots of examples. Always able to explain things in another way if you don't understand it. You definitely need to study for the exams and show up to lecture but he makes things really straight forward and the homework help a lot","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1632497","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:15.480044+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2MjQ4NjA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1632497","instructor_name":"Christopher McKelvey","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2016-04-07 11:08:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"This was the most boring class I've taken in Madison. Every lecture was the same: go over slides, hear him talk the entire time, and go over examples. There was a decent amount of online work but he gives you the benefit of having 3 chances to answer each chapter section. His exams were very difficult b/c he uses least important formulas. watch out","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1632497","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:15.480044+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2MDM0Nzky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1632497","instructor_name":"Christopher McKelvey","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2016-02-06 20:29:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor McKelvey was very clear in teaching the material and showed interest in the subject.  Which is nice for statistics because it can get a little bland and tedious. Homework is weekly but not too hard and it helps with the exams.  Tests are a little challenging but the curve is fair.  Final was a little more difficult, but not unfair.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1632497","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:15.480044+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODI4MzMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1632497","instructor_name":"Christopher McKelvey","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2015-12-26 18:38:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are excruciatingly boring, but its probably the material and not him, though he is a bit monotone.  The material increases in difficulty midway through the semester, and I cant shake the feeling that it couldve been explained more clearly. Probably 1/2 the class shows up to lecture.  He lets you use a notecard on exams which is  nice","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1632497","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:15.480044+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0Mzc3MTU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1632497","instructor_name":"Christopher McKelvey","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2015-02-11 13:43:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"He was very, very passionate and knowledgeable. I did badly on the first exam and I sent him a short email expressing that I wanted to drop the class. He replied my with entire page of things that really helped me. I managed to stay and got a good grade. His tests were INDEED very hard, but his grading is fair but not inflexible. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1632497","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:15.480044+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MDYwNjM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1632497","instructor_name":"Christopher McKelvey","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2014-12-12 23:28:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Fantastic professor. Understands college students in all aspects. Fought hard for company to lower online textbook price, homework helpful and never busy work. I attended maybe 25% of lectures, always good when I went but powerpoints were so clear, still did well on exams without attending lecture. Tests were fair.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1632497","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:15.480044+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MDI1ODM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1632497","instructor_name":"Christopher McKelvey","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2014-12-10 21:26:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very approachable, lectures are fast but they're so thorough that you hardly ever need to open the book. Exams are very fair. He's a great professor and always willing to help, answers emails very promptly. The problem sets are very manageable and the discussion handouts he makes do a great job of covering all the material you need to know.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1632497","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:15.480044+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNzAxOTA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1632497","instructor_name":"Christopher McKelvey","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2014-10-27 22:01:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"I lost points on an exam, (unjustly) went in and talked to him, after reviewing it his response was, \"I don't know what whoever graded this was thinking, have your points back\" I didn't have to argue or anything. He's a super nice guy. Tests are hard but doable. Homework is kinda tedious. But his lectures aren't bad for a 75 minute stat tests. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1632497","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:15.480044+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMzExODU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1632497","instructor_name":"Christopher McKelvey","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2014-05-25 19:56:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"McKelvey's lectures are indeed too fast & dense. Don't need to attend them; I did only as a sponge to soak up whatever I can. But he's incredibly helpful & approachable. Gives the most detailed email responses I've ever seen from a prof. Exams not too tough, but you NEED to study for them. Cool guy; would gladly take a class with him again.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1632497","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:15.480044+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMTQxNDQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1632497","instructor_name":"Christopher McKelvey","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2014-05-01 14:16:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Barely anybody attended lecture. Christopher goes too fast in lecture, and is very hard to listen to. Overall not a terribly hard class as exams are similar to aplia and practice, however lecture is not interesting and could easily be if he knew how to intrigue students.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1632497","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:15.480044+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMDg4OTIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1632497","instructor_name":"Christopher McKelvey","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2014-04-23 23:32:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really tough class, but they don't get much better than this professor.  No one talks in the 300 person lecture, but he tries to keep it interesting.  Tests are very similar to practice exam we receive a week or two before.  I would highly recommend him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1632497","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:15.480044+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMjg2ODM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1632497","instructor_name":"Christopher McKelvey","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2013-01-22 23:50:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Mckelvely has a very good, succinct way of lecturing and is very approachable when it comes to asking questions after class. Definitely one of the best professors I've had so far in the major.My only complaint is the final was overly difficult in comparison to the previous midterms.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1632497","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:15.480044+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMTcwMTM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1632497","instructor_name":"Christopher McKelvey","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2012-12-26 16:31:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor McKelvey is a great professor.  His lectures encapsulate all that you need to know for the class.  Tests are very straightforward. Doing the homework is crucial.  Generous curve at the end.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1632497","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMDg3NTc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2026-05-10 23:24:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nothing special of a professor. Pretty hard class, and he does what he can to explain topics. Midterms are VERY hard, but he posts past midterms + practice on Canvas; use those to study. Homework + stata are easy. Midterms are 30% of your grade, but you can drop 1 (there's 2). Hard class, but manageable with enough work put in. Final was grueling.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTg1Mjkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2026-02-05 05:05:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"The homework for the class was easy but the exams were incredibly difficult. However, they are graded on a generous curve, so studying does pay off. Hansen is unfortunately a boring lecturer and does not make the content easier in instances where I felt he could have. Not a bad prof, just very average and teaching a boring, mandatory class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNDA3MzI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2025-12-28 02:30:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"This course is pretty challenging and Hansen does little to alleviate that. Lectures are pretty hard to follow and you will have to teach yourself many concepts outside of class. Exams are very challenging. Attendance is taken in lecture through tough TopHat problems. However, lectures are all recorded and the curve is very generous.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzAzNTE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2025-12-17 05:05:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"What would have otherwise been a pretty well-structured and essential course was kind of ruined by this guy's inability to teach and straight up stupid grading criteria, and don't get me started on the ridiculous tests.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMjc3ODc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2025-12-16 04:30:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very difficult course. Dr. Hansen is super kind. Several chapters of the textbook are covered in any given lecture. This is super difficult as the topics are conceptually very hard to grasp; it was not uncommon for me to attend a lecture and leave without retaining any information. TIP: Peter Dalley on YouTube has phenomenal videos for this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMDIwMTI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2025-12-03 21:19:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Exams were very hard and averages were low however if you studied a lot you will preform above average in the class. Students were crying during the final tho. I'd read the textbook since lectures were fast paced. The syllabus doesnt say attendance Qs were graded on accuracy so I went to office hours when I got points off and he laughed in my face?","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNjg1NzEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2025-02-19 05:11:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Hansen is a really kind person. Although his lectures tend to put people to sleep, he does really well in explaining the concepts clearly and effectively. The course definitly requires some efforts to succeed but all the necessary asistances will be provided when you actually need them.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMDU1ODg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2024-12-29 03:51:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"I feel conflicted as Dr. Hansen seems like such a kind human being and really cares about us all as students, but this lectures are incredibly dry and the material is organized in a way that is so difficult to understand. This is the hardest course I have taken at UW-Madison so far, but there is a large curve on the class to help.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzYzNTM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2024-12-18 16:10:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"His voice really does put you to sleep at times that he should make an ASMR channel.\n\nLectures are dry so I really never paid attention and only showed up to do the top hat questions. If you're a half-decent procrastinator and absentee from class you can binge the lecture recordings the day before or day of the exam and get a B in the class easily\n","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5ODUxNjM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2024-10-24 21:43:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Hansen is kind, generous, personable, and an engaging lecturer. Your mileage may vary depending on your interest in statistics, but Dr. Hansen seems to me like the platonic ideal of an economics professor","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3OTUzODIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2023-05-18 17:02:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"This subject is really really tough. Prepare yourself. The professor is really passionate about explaining things and tries to relate every statistical method with a real-world example. A very well-respected and recorded lecture is provided. You just have to work extra hard","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MzAwOTcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2023-01-08 21:31:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class material is incredibly difficult--but Hansen is the best lecturer I've had so far. He knows the concepts, will be flexible about due dates, and posts everything to Canvas. One of the few profs who are actually trying to get students to succeed. People complaining about Hansen either haven't attended class or are upset about hard grading. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjI2MTE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2022-12-22 19:37:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really polite and effective professor. Appreciates questions but probably would be better off moving on with material and not answering repeat/elementary questions for half the class. MindTap Homework can be a pain but definitely important to do(20% of grade). Discussion feels like a waste of time, go anyways. Hard class, but don't be intimated.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjIyODUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2022-12-22 06:47:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Hansen is a fine professor and tries to be engaging but overall lectures are very boring. Material is hard to learn in class and you will spend lots of time teaching yourself material. Also Tophat in lectures.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzM4Mjc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2022-05-14 15:47:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Hansen is genuinely a good guy. 310 is an extremely difficult class, but he knows the material very well. He goes through many helpful examples during class and always stops after every slide to ask if anyone has questions. The lectures were a little dry, but that is just due to the content of the class. Just prepare for a lot of studying.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MjY3OTUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2022-05-06 21:22:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really really nice guy who will go out of his way to make students feel included in lectures and in office hours. However, we went over two chapters in two class periods three days before the final exam. So, the material is so dry and so hard that it takes weeks to grasp it conceptually. Very hard class, boring lectures but a really good guy. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MDM1OTc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2022-04-07 06:32:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Hansen is a poor lecturer who has little interest in making the class interesting.  It is formula heavy and many of them are useless/ meaningless.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjIzMTc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2021-01-01 18:01:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Conceptually, Econ 310 was one of the hardest classes I've taken. However, professor Hanson made it doable with step-by-step homework and going through top hat quizzes. Overall, professor Hansen is a good professor, but even better person. The material gets much harder as you go along in the course, so make sure you start strong.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNzMyNzQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2019-12-20 21:45:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a very nice guy as others have said. However, the class is really hard. It's just how it's designed. Hansen's lectures can be a bit dry, but overall if you're the type who seeks out professors for help with stuff Hansen is a good fit because he is really willing to help you understand stuff. Good guy, the class is just not great.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNjU0MTk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2019-12-14 03:46:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hansen actually has a higher average grade than any other ECON310 Professor (3.10 versus 2.90). This class is hard, obviously, but reserve your anger at Hansen even if it is cathartic mid-semester. The truth is, he is nothing but kind and willing to help. He records lectures, posts past exams, practice problems, and detailed exam outlines.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNjQ0NDE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2019-12-13 15:43:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"AVOID!! So I saw someone left a positive review, and since I believe in honesty, I created this account to set this straight. This is the WORST class I have ever taken. I intend on seeking a refund for the course. Unfair tests, no learning, self-taught. The class is a joke. David is a nice guy but that only goes so far. Grade comes down to luck.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNTk4NTcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2019-12-10 22:47:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"have fun spending way too much time on confusing cengage homeworks that do not at all get you prepared for the exams. T","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNTQ3MjA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2019-12-06 06:19:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Honestly, most of the criticism I hear about David doesn't actually pertain to his teaching style, but rather it's just about the difficulty of the class. It is really hard to pack so much information into about 3 months of class, especially on a topic like stats. David is an extremely nice professor and does the best he can teaching a hard class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNDgwNjky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2019-11-26 16:42:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great guy with a positive mindset, but his lectures are just so dry and boring. I often pay attention in lecture and walk out feeling like i learned nothing. TopHat in lectures","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxOTM0MzU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2019-05-22 18:03:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nice guy, but not a good class. Lectures were incredibly boring and the material was difficult to comprehend. However, I went into his office hours and he was helpful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMzE2MjM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2019-01-29 16:12:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hansen is a great guy but awful professor. Lectures were incredibly boring and even when I tried to pay attention, I walked away not learning anything. Homework helps a lot but takes a long time to do. You get 3 tries so its easy to get 100% on homework. Exams are crazy hard, I think I failed the final but I still did well in the class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMzEwMTQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2019-01-27 20:03:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"I know that he's trying to get better, but the tests were still brutal. The avg on the final was 46%, and has historically been very low. The homework on Aplia isn't bad, but can be tedious so don't wait on it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMTY3OTIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2018-12-28 08:25:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures were clear and organized, and the midterms were okay. However, the final was very hard and the average of the class was 69/150. Yes, not even 50%. Not sure why he made the final to be like that but people don't need to worry too much about it since this is a curve.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMDQ0NTk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2018-12-15 20:25:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"His classroom notes are among the most organized ones I've seen. Attendence is not mandatory but there will be in-class questions that count towards the final grade. The exams are not very hard as long as you spend time to do the practice problems. His very accessible outside of the classroom as well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNjM4MjAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2018-10-31 15:53:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"The mandatory lectures are so painfully boring and nothing is learned. The guy knows stats but clearly he cannot teach it. Do not take this class with him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNDkwODY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2018-09-09 18:55:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Way too technical and spends entire class standing at the front doing examples without teaching the concepts. Working through homework was the only way I did decent in the class. Tests were way too hard and averages were below 50%","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNDc3Mjg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2018-09-01 14:10:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"I had prof Hansen for Econ 310 and 521. He may not have the most exciting lectures, but he goes over relevant examples that are very similar to questions you'll see on the exams. He provides a large amount of review material and practice exams that show you what to expect from the real thing. Do practice / discussion problems and you'll do well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMTQ4MzIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2018-05-18 20:18:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Isn't as bad as some people say. There are tons of practice problems from the textbook, lecture, and discussion. Moreover, he posts practice tests and solutions on Aplia. My advice: do well on the first exam to give yourself a nice cushion - midterm 2 and the final are substantially harder. Difficult course, but I feel well prepared for 410.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMTAwMjM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2018-05-14 13:37:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Hanson is improving his teaching method, but Econ 310 is still a difficult course with him. Lectures are dry and confusing, with no economic emphasis whatsoever. Aplia problems are not useful for tests and tedious. But, there is a decent cushion in the grade besides exams and the curve is large, so its not hard to get a B.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMDk5NzUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2018-05-14 13:04:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"I think Hansen is really trying to improve based off feedback, and it's working. If you go to lecture and then read the book, you will do fine in the class. I think his main problem now is writing exams, because he really can't write an exam that has grades in a bell distribution. However, he has a fair curve, and teaches you everything you need.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMDQ0OTcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2018-05-09 19:27:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"I've had Hansen for both Econ 310 and 521, and I cannot think of a worse professor that I've had. Lecture is boring beyond belief, weekly problem sets take several hours to complete, and test averages are regularly below 50%. He also regularly posts practice problems and with incorrect solutions. Nice guy, but DO NOT take a class with him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MTc4NTU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2017-12-13 15:30:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pretty good looking professor, little short but eh nice voice and hot name. Not much hw compared to other classes. Theres Hw due weekly for most weeks and given extra credit for completion of course evaluation & gives curve. Stay focus during lecture, sit in front. He makes sure to answer any of your questions during lecture","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4NDcyMDkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2017-06-21 00:37:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"The exams are really tough but you get to drop one midterm and they are curved a lot. I didn't attend lecture or discussion since lectures were very hard to pay attention to and discussion handouts were posted online. Do the hw and practice exams and make sure you understand it, not just plug & chug because the questions change and are tricky!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MzMxNzgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2017-05-17 12:47:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"David Hansen is friendly and easily accessible outside of class hours. Unfortunately, taking ECON310 with him will be a bear if you don't have a ton of time to personally invest yourself in the material. Courses like STAT301, MATH221 and ECON301 felt like cake by comparison.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MjYzMTM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2017-05-09 17:27:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst class of my four semesters at UW. Take it with a different professor or consider taking it a different semester. I found Hansen's lectures to be dry, disconnected to any intuitive explanations, and generally unhelpful to my understanding of the material. The tests were murderous and way harder than the other professor's  MT2 avg. was 29%","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MjQyODIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2017-05-08 00:57:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Econ 310 was the hardest course I've ever taken. The average on our second midterm was a 29 and I doubt the final will be higher. Take a different professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MjE3Mzcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2017-05-04 21:01:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Hansen clearly knows his statistics very well, but isn't able to translate that into engaging lectures. For this class, most of the learning comes from TAs (if you get a good one) and from reading the book in it's entirety. His exams are the hardest I've ever taken, with the class average on the second being below a 30%. 0/10 wouldn't recommend","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3OTU4NTY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2017-03-28 14:43:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"David Hanson obviously knows how to do statistics, but doesn't know how to teach. He is extremely dry, drab and unexciting, and the majority of the class will not be paying attention at any moment. The way to succeed is by memorizing the book.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MDgwNTI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2016-10-26 09:21:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures are long and useless. If you have to take the class with him, you better have a good TA or you won't pass. The homework was long, but doable and his tests are the hardest I've ever taken, but he has a generous curve.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NjMyODE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2016-05-22 12:00:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Hansen provided inspirational cases of statistics in class and explained course matters quite clearly. He gave out sample tests early and provided a formula sheet with everything needed for the exam. Yes, everything, unless you didn't study the course materials well during the final week. One thing that matters is to figure out the tests.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NjI0OTIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2016-05-20 15:05:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hansen's Econ 310 class is a disaster. As others have said, memorization is key. Book and lecture geared to applying statistics, making it difficult to gain fundamental understanding. To succeed, go to class, do the HW, make formula/concept flashcards, and do practice problems. An A is doable w/ work. Curve: 15% A, 20AB, 30B, 20BC, 10C, 5D/F.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NjI0NTA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2016-05-20 14:07:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hansen is the most boring, useless teacher I've ever had at UW - Madison. His lectures consist of him dryly rattling off things from the book that won't help you. Half the stuff he will write down are formulas taken straight out of the book. On top of that, you better know the entire 800 page book because these are the most brutal tests I've taken.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NjA1MTYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2016-05-18 03:52:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Extremely boring and unclear... but he does always ask \"are there any questions\" and no one asks any... probably because no one wants to ask \"can we start over from... EVERYTHING\"  but he seems to be a nice guy... maybe supplement (or replace) his lecture with youtube","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NDc4Njg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2016-05-05 14:42:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"David Hansen is the worst instructor I've ever met. He is terrible and the lectures are boring and long. The homework is hard and make up a large percent of overall grades. U can drop one of the two midterms and take the highest grades. But the midterms are hard.  Overall, the professor is useless and the grading sucks. But the TA is pretty good.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODE1NDk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2015-12-23 20:53:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Taking 310 with Hansen will be a demoralizing experience. The exams require strong understanding of the material and will look nothing like the homework or lecture examples. That being said, most people will get a B because of how the course is graded.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NzcyOTg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2015-12-19 14:28:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"The lectures were a bit long but useful in terms of information presented. There are weekly online homework assignments and tests are insanely difficult but with a very generous curve. Overall, not a bad teacher","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0ODU5Mzc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2015-05-18 14:05:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"He doesn't write important information on the board and uses excel to do the calculations in class and doesn't teach how to use it. The final exam was awful, and absolutely pointless. It didn't reflect any of the homework, discussion handouts, or lecture examples. Be prepared to memorize at least 30 formulas AND all of their conditions. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0ODI2MDM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2015-05-13 23:54:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst college experience ever. Lecture desperately boring, keep saying uh uh uh like 4 times in one single sentence. Homework is endless, prbbly took you about 10 hrs per week, like a nightmare. Final exam is unsolvably hard, since it has absolutely nothing to do with lec, hw or dis. Econ 310 was a fine class, however ruined by him. Plz, stay from!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:03.564653+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0ODI1Njg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1904025","instructor_name":"David Hansen","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2015-05-13 23:20:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"worst professor ever. Useless lecture and most difficult final exam I have ever taken in my life. Spent half of the weekend on those aplia assignments and problem sets. Never take his class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1904025","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:10.323540+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5MjY5ODM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1536156","instructor_name":"Francesco Decarolis","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2011-11-17 20:06:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is far from a good professor. His lecture slides are useful, just not in the actual lecture but rather when trying to study for an exam.  Speaking of exams they are rather ridiculously graded.  I wouldn't recommend this professor but unfortunately I think he is the only professor that teaches this class. If you have to take his class, good luck.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1536156","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:10.323540+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NjE5MTQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1536156","instructor_name":"Francesco Decarolis","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2011-05-17 14:20:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"I basically learn most of the course materials from reading the textbook and go to discussions. If you want to do well in this class, better hope for a good TA or have excellent self-study skill.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1536156","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:10.323540+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NTc1NDUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1536156","instructor_name":"Francesco Decarolis","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2011-05-11 04:21:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nice guy, but a bad teacher. Lectures are ineffective and useless, and exams are unpredictable. Pray for a good TA.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1536156","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:10.323540+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NTc1MTcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1536156","instructor_name":"Francesco Decarolis","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2011-05-11 02:32:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Horrible teacher, doesn't give solutions to any practice material, doesn't show steps involved in solving problems, basically you have to teach yourself the entire class. going to lecture is pointless","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1536156","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:10.323540+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NTcyMjk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1536156","instructor_name":"Francesco Decarolis","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2011-05-10 20:37:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Decarolis is bad. Plain and simple he doesn't know how to teach effectively.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1536156","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:10.323540+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MTkyOTcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1536156","instructor_name":"Francesco Decarolis","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2011-01-29 09:40:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"A better way to study for the class is studying by yourself. Totally goes by the math calculations without any associations to the real-world applications.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1536156","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:31.818676+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMDI1OTky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152264","instructor_name":"Geoffrey Wallace","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2014-04-11 17:50:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Totally agree with others. Professor's job is to explain stuff to students clearly and let them learn something. But you need to learn this course by your own. You can never really understand what's going on in the lecture.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152264","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:31.818676+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjc2NjM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152264","instructor_name":"Geoffrey Wallace","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2013-12-30 22:00:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"This is my fifth semester at UW Madison, and never before have a been compelled to give a review. However, I must warn you guys, professor Wallace is the pits. He is confusing, prone to errors and typos on exams and homework solutions, and when students started to perform poorly, he all but outright blamed us for being bad students. Try to avoid!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152264","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:31.818676+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjU2NTYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152264","instructor_name":"Geoffrey Wallace","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2013-12-26 01:46:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"The reviews on here are unreasonably harsh. Yes, Professor Wallace wrote a first exam that was too long, but the second midterm and final were definitely fair. While he wasn't always clear, he was willing to answer questions and make clarifications. He also posts the full notes online. Attend lecture, do the practice problems, and you'll be fine.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152264","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:31.818676+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjMwNDI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152264","instructor_name":"Geoffrey Wallace","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2013-12-20 20:48:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"I really don't understand why the Professor made sooooo much TYPOs in the 2 midterms, and the FINAL!!!! Correcting TYPOs during exams was so frustrating!!!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152264","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:31.818676+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjI1Nzcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152264","instructor_name":"Geoffrey Wallace","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2013-12-20 11:59:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Put it this way, after taking econ 310 with Wallace you will be writing one of these for the first time like I am","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152264","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:31.818676+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNTcwMjY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152264","instructor_name":"Geoffrey Wallace","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2013-12-16 12:00:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"if you wanna get high score, take this class with different teacher!!!!! that would be better for sure. not really know about other teachers but taking this class with McKelvey. Easy A. Ma friends took this class with him before and got all A. Six of them. No idea the way Wallace teach and why he makes it even harder. lol","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152264","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:31.818676+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNDg5OTQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152264","instructor_name":"Geoffrey Wallace","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2013-12-10 12:00:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Simply the worst.  If u want to learn to hate stats and learning this is your guy","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152264","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:31.818676+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNDMyODMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152264","instructor_name":"Geoffrey Wallace","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2013-12-04 14:59:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"very very unsatisfied with econ310 taken by this professor. never seen any professor that hates his students as much as he does. horrible lecturer, very difficult to follow along and comprehend his lecture. several typos in his notes. if possible, avoid his classes.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152264","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:31.818676+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMzY3OTM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152264","instructor_name":"Geoffrey Wallace","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2013-11-21 19:49:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"This professor should not be teaching economics. His lectures are boring resulting in low attendance so much so that he has made lab section attendance compulsory giving busy work assignments that could be done independently. He also swears from time to time in lecture and shows a lack of interest in his students. He is contradicts himself a lot.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152264","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:31.818676+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMzA5MTIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152264","instructor_name":"Geoffrey Wallace","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2013-11-13 15:46:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"I would have failed in this course if I had not taken other statistics class before. I just want to say he intended to be humorous in the class. He intended to clarify what he was saying. But he failed to do so...","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152264","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:31.818676+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMzA1MTk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152264","instructor_name":"Geoffrey Wallace","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2013-11-13 01:36:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst class I have ever taken at UW only because of this professor. Seriously doubted this professor's ability to teach anything; only read off printed papers of nonsense, didn't go through problems, many errors and mistakes on everything. Exams were a train wreck. Never take Econ 310 with this prof.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152264","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:31.818676+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMzA0MDI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152264","instructor_name":"Geoffrey Wallace","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2013-11-12 22:43:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"People saying bad things don't know how to learn","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152264","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:31.818676+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMzAzODg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152264","instructor_name":"Geoffrey Wallace","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2013-11-12 22:25:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Class was very straight forward and didn't cover an overwhelming amount of information. Very manageable and not as tough as people are suggesting. He goes over any questions people ask at beginning of lecture.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152264","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:31.818676+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMzAwNjE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152264","instructor_name":"Geoffrey Wallace","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2013-11-12 16:03:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"He doesn't seem to know much about teaching stats at all! I took stats four years ago and covered the same content but understood it much better. Nobody in my lecture finished the first exam. Ridiculous. Don't take with Wallace.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152264","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:31.818676+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMjcxNTk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152264","instructor_name":"Geoffrey Wallace","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2013-11-07 00:02:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"difficult exams. horrible lecturer/ doesn't communicate with his students well (doesn't respond to students' emails most of time). really regret taking his class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152264","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:31.818676+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMjM2NTM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152264","instructor_name":"Geoffrey Wallace","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2013-10-30 21:27:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"he is the worst professor i have seen so far. do not ever take his 310, really do not. learn nothing and have very hard exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152264","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:31.818676+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMjM1Nzc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152264","instructor_name":"Geoffrey Wallace","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2013-10-30 19:09:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"hes a horrible professor. period. dont ever take him for econ 310! he doesnt know what he is talking about, and he has so many typos in his lecture notes. had his lectures been helpful, there would be so many students attending, but people are getting more and more overwhelmed. hes by far the worst professor i have ever had in this school!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152264","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMjg0NDc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2026-07-02 16:23:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"I have prior stats experience, so this was quite easy, but without it, I imagine it would be quite difficult. He prefers to spend more time talking about how we need to use AI instead of teaching. The slides seem to be quite vague, and often exam content differs from the kind of problems we actually did. TAs are great, though.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMjQ0ODY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2026-06-12 19:25:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Do not take him as a professor. He DOES NOT care about his students at all and is completely u fair with grading. I missed an A in his class by 0.03% and he refused to round up or offer ANY more extra credit. This screwed up my gpa and academic future.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMTEwMDMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2026-05-13 00:06:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"I have a prior stats background, so I found this class quite easy, but for those without, I can imagine it would be challenging when he spends more time talking about how we should use AI than teaching. It's disrespectful to those of us who actually use our brains. There was also very little explanation for some of the concepts taught.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMDEyNTM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2026-05-03 23:28:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Funny guy and he gives a good lecture that can be a little boring and put you to sleep. Lots of fun anecdotes.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMDA3NzI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2026-05-03 03:15:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Super chill and would crack jokes pretty often. Gave so much extra credit opportunities. He is such a sweet professor and cares a lot about his students. I took stats in high school though and sometimes I would get confused with how he explained things but he is very willing to answer questions during lecture and explain everything.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyOTU1NDY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2026-04-28 16:22:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nice and chill professor. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNzQzMzE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2026-03-26 19:51:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"I would like to say that if you have the option to choose another professor for Econ 310, you should definitely not choose him. Strict and lacking in credibility, very unkind to students.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNzA4MjQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2026-03-17 20:54:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"the worst class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNzAxMDUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2026-03-15 22:01:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nightmare class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTMyODkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2026-01-22 00:25:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Greg was boring af in lecture, my buddy would fall asleep every time and I'd just rip clash royale. He was a nice dude though, and cracked some 67 jokes which I enjoyed. Class was only easy because I took stats before, woulda been hard af if not.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTI5NzUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2026-01-21 17:04:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Overall, Dr. Pac is a nice guy who does care about his students and loves to crack a joke. His slides are inaccessible in the sense that they are very hard to study from and take notes on. Expect to have to find your own practice problems if you want to do well on exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNDQ2NDIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2026-01-06 16:18:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really enjoyed having this professor, if you are able to take him for Econ 310 I highly recommend. He cares about his students and wants them to do well. The material itself was a little difficult, but he will not surprise you on exams with material that was never gone over. Overall, great guy and professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNDI2MzA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2026-01-02 04:57:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not sure what all the hate is about but I thought he was a good-natured guy, if not a little awkward.  Lectures were a little boring but were very helpful, and exams weren't anything we hadn't been over multiple times in lecture.  There were many opportunities for extra credit, and he allowed a large curve which I thought was nice.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzY4NjQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2025-12-21 19:15:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class is completely doable by just doing the work. Professor Pac is very lenient with his grading policies, giving many extra credit opportunities. The class is organized and there are no surprises on the exam. If you simply pay attention in lecture, actually go through the mind taps and discussion worksheets you will get an A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzYwNTAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2025-12-20 18:19:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"People just give bad ratings over everything. This guy doesn't require lecture attendance, is likeable, curves the class by a wide margin, and always wants to help his students. Would advise taking him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMjYzNTAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2025-12-15 19:30:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class is bad in general, both the professors and the discussion teachers were not helpful, class is lecture heavy however lectures are always unclear and if you want to review the lecture again at home it is close to impossible. Severe lack of material provided, care, feedback etc","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMjYzNDA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2025-12-15 19:26:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Profound instructional breakdown led by the professor: incoherent lectures, absent objectives, and sustained misalignment with readings, discussion, and exams. Grading was arbitrary, unnecessarily harsh; feedback was negligible and always late. Questions were ignored or dismissed. Course fails minimum standards urgent administrative action required","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMTYzOTgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2025-12-11 01:24:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Pac is a genuinely nice man, but his lack of lecturing aid is disheartening. The class was insufferable at best. Truthfully a waste. The caveat is I assume all ECON310 classes are horrible, so Pac might be your best hope. A lose-lose scenario","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMTEzNDI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2025-12-09 04:26:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you haven't already taken statistics, prepare for a brutal semester with little to no help. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMTEzMzI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2025-12-09 04:22:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pretentious ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNzE2NzM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2025-10-14 22:08:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Made statistics bearable. I took AP Stats in high school and the course concepts are nearly identical, with a few extra things here and there. Had the best TA I've ever had for this course. Exams have a large formula sheet to use. Very fair grader, extra credit for going to lecture, going to discussion, and completing an enrichment project.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMjY4ODMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2025-05-13 18:39:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"My only complaint was having multiple choice exams. The many opportunities for extra credit were much appreciated","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMjQ5NTYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2025-05-12 04:39:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really loved Pac. His lectures are funny and he puts effort into making boring content applicable and relatable. He provides tons of extra credit opportunities and is always open to questions and office hours. Wish I had the chance to take another class with him - will miss his jokes and tangents","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMjQ4Njcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2025-05-12 03:17:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class. is super easy. None of the content is particularly hard and the exams are average difficulty. Lots of extra credit is offered making it very easy to get an A without much work. Gregory himself is decent, his lectures are clear and he is very pleasant. The one downside is that he is extremely boring  so sitting through lecture is arduous","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMjIyNzUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2025-05-09 04:06:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"The lectures make sense if you have an idea of what's going on or if you're already caught up on that weeks material and understood it. If you are expecting just the lectures to do everything for you you're wrong. He says things like “because I was great” it sounds bad but he has a point he's trying to get across. Do the problems! Like he says. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNTk1MzI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2025-01-23 22:56:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Pac always encouraged us to come to the office and ask him questions, and was happy to answer them for us. But the class may be a little boring, but overall, I learned a lot from this course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNTgyMjgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2025-01-21 20:34:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Posts all slides online, gives extra credit for showing up to class. His lectures can be a little dull, but it is statistics, and he makes the best of it by relating to real world and cracking some good jokes. Exams are kind of tough but study and go to office hours, he's very knowledgeable and explains things well. Highly recommend. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDI1ODY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2024-12-23 22:23:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Doesn't understand how to make the course accessible to those that don't already have a solid base in statistics and then he decided to make the final all free-response because multiple choice was \"too easy.\" ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzc0OTIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2024-12-19 02:42:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is extremely unreliable and is very demanding and unforgiving towards students. He has no qualms about being difficult with them, and assignments and exams have nothing to do with each other. He refuses to change the deadlines for over a dozen assignments even though the final exam has been moved up, and taking his class is a disaster.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzM4NDE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2024-12-17 04:01:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Barely explains how to use the math and expects you to just get it when the test rolls around. Never releases exams so you know what you need to improve on, despite requests to do so. An extraordinarily frustrating class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMjM5Mzc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2024-12-12 02:21:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pac is legendary; he is so available and helpful to students. I deeply appreciated his opportunities for EC and how this course feels a lot like \"choose your adventure.\" You will do well if you choose to put in the effort and work for it, and the curve is generous so that if people are lazy and don't want to try hard, they will do badly. The GOAT.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMjI2NTUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2024-12-11 19:19:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures were extremely boring and he would sometimes go on long tangents that didn't relate to material. Tests were fair and majority multiple choice. At a certain point I stopped attending lecture and just read the lectures slides and they were more understandable than the actual in-person lecture. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMjE1ODYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2024-12-11 05:08:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a nice guy. But the lectures are kinda boring, and the format of slides drives me crazy. He could have made the slide in a clearer and more logical way. The weekly hws are useless because they have nothing in common with the midterms. And the content of this course is overwhelming. I hate it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NTIzNTMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2024-05-26 19:50:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Explains stats better than my HS stats teacher. Funny, tries to relate. TAs weren't helpful and read off the discussion reviews making attendance pointless. Gives criteria for grades and lots of EC. Midterms were not bad; final was horrid w/ multiple questions barely covered in class. Final was online. May have EC for attendance in future sems","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDcwNzk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2024-05-15 19:34:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Midterms were easy but final was pretty hard. Amazing guy but lectures are kind of pointless. I didn't go to class and still did well. Overall would def take again with him","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDY3NzE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2024-05-15 13:25:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pac was very transparent about grading procedures and even gave students the excel spreadsheet he uses to calculate grades. Tests were easy and if you understand the material you will do well. Lectures can be very boring and pac at times goes on random tangents. A quick skim of the textbook taught me all I needed to know. Discussion is helpful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDQ1OTU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2024-05-13 00:38:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is as good as one can be for a statistics class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5Mzk5NTMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2024-05-08 00:56:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pac is good. Fair teacher, midterms not too hard, lectures are just ok. Very clear with grading criteria. \n\nBut wow, the final in this class is the worst. Brought me down an entire letter grade. Tested on extreme minutia of the course and not at ALL similar to the other midterms. I did not think it is a fair final by any means, so beware.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MzI3Mzkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2024-05-01 16:59:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor. He is very funny, and explains things well. He makes statistics as interesting as it can be with his examples. The workload is fair, as are the exams. Definitely take him for 310!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5Mjg3OTkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2024-04-28 00:55:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not very good at explaining concepts. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MjY3OTM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2024-04-25 19:05:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"He seems to really care and have strong personal stories related to the course. However, it feels as if the majority of time in lecture is spent listening to those personal stories. The content on tests felt like the background information in lecture.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MTA2ODA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2023-07-17 04:33:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Pac is very likable and clearly has an interest and passion for economics and statistics. While I enjoyed his class, his lectures were often long and very dry, and maintaining focus was a challenge on many occasions, but that's statistics for you. Dr. Pac makes his grading criteria crystal clear and does not pull any punches or tricks on exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3ODcxNzAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2023-05-09 16:40:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"I really loved having professor pac as a teacher, but the subject material was incredibly hard for me. I did not miss lecture, I took detailed notes, went to office hours and Friday discussions, but I may still have to retake this class. I enjoyed learning from him, but the tests were often a lot more difficult than the practice problems.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3ODIzODc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2023-05-04 19:36:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"The fact that Pac used to work for the IRS tells you everything you need to know about him. I've never had a professor who's exams are so different from lecture. You're somehow supposed interpret chicken scratch slides, but then also learn by yourself how to intuitively solve questions 10X harder than anything you've seen in class on the exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MTkyMzQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2022-12-19 21:07:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Pac is a great guy and lecturer. He is very clear about expectations and grading, and gives opportunity for extra credit. My only issue was the exam format -- there are online and partially fill-in-the-blank, so if you make a mistake you could lose 6-10 points just from one answer (no partial credit). Still a good professor","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MTQzMzg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2022-12-15 21:43:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"The last two tests were really tough - average scores were 67% and 75%. I'd done well on the first two since the material was easier, but these last two had a lot of questions not covered in lecture or homework. Professor Pac is still a great teacher, but those last two exams were really unreasonable.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NjQwNDc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2022-09-13 16:33:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very engaging lectures, very nice professor. Class was not difficult if you did the work, mostly in part due to his great lectures. Exams very similar to in class problems/problem sets. Go to class and you'll do well. Best prof I've had at UW so far. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MjY3MTUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2022-05-06 20:03:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a pretty good professor, but his exam writing is unforgiving in the sense that you just plug answers into canvas without getting to show any work; even if you understand a concept, you will not get partial credit if you make a math error. He does however, explain the concepts well, which for the most part makes up for this.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjA2MzYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2020-12-28 03:46:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is an amazing professor. He teaches the materials straight forward. If you just listen to his lecture and review in the discussion section, you will get an A without any problem. Homework is all from Mindtap and it is very easy since they give you 3 trials. Also there are so many extra credit opportunities that you can boost your grade.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzODE2OTUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2020-11-14 17:30:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Pac is an amazing professor. He will help you outside of class if you are confused and makes difficult material very easy to understand. If you go to lecture and discussion and ask questions during office hours if you have any you will get an A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMjUwMDU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2020-05-09 16:31:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Im an atheist, but God bless this man! Prof. Pac assigns fair homework, fair exams, and is a fair individual themselves. His lectures cover what you need to know, no more no less. He is extensively available for his students outside of class, has a sense of humor, and comes ready with related anecdotes from his time in the financial sector.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMjA3Njgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2020-05-05 17:13:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Statistics is a horrible horrible class but professor pac does a great job. He cares a lot about his students and gives MANY opportunities for extra credit and extra help. Very nice guy, would definitely recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMTg5ODk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2020-05-03 19:22:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Pac is an incredibly kind man who just wants you to succeed, gosh darn it. The class is not "easy" unless you already know stats but if you go to lecture and do homework you'll do fine. He has great anecdotes and examples that make it interesting to learn and he is a fair grader & understanding. Could not recommend him more!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDk3NDI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2020-04-21 16:37:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Extremely intelligent, makes stats interesting and provides personal and industry anecdotes to convey what can be tedious information. Seems to really love his work and takes pride in his knowledge. Personable and funny on a one-on-one basis. Flexible to externalities. Total Hoss.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:55.459090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDQ2MzQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2583756","instructor_name":"Gregory Pac","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2020-04-11 05:37:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Pac is a very kind professor who really wants you to do well in stats. He goes out of his way to make sure everyone is feeling good about material before moving on, which is great. The power lectures got pretty boring about 2/3 through, but it's intro stats, there's not much you can do to avoid that.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2583756","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:20.657291+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0OTEwNTA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1630460","instructor_name":"Jack Porter","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2015-05-27 21:22:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"I thought Jack did a good job, considering the difficulty of the material.  midterm is challenging but fair if you study from the problem sets.  The final was extremely hard.  Having a good TA is crucial, especially for the 2nd half.  Know going in that there are only 3 grades: problem sets 25% (8 of them, drops worst), midterm 30% & final 45%. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1630460","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:20.657291+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NzEyNTg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1630460","instructor_name":"Jack Porter","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2015-04-30 23:52:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are very draggy and he will ramble a lot. Also he provides very little examples and he gets caught up explaining the real world application of statistics rather than actually teaching you how to solve the problems that appear on homeworkmidtermsfinals. Do not take this class if you're not prepared to teach yourself half of the syllabus. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1630460","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:20.657291+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5ODMyNDYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1630460","instructor_name":"Jack Porter","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2012-02-16 14:34:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"I only took this class because I had to for the econ major, so take my complaints with a grain of salt. Lectures made no sense at all to me, Sandholm's book (course textbook) was my lifesaver. All the HW questions came from the book so that's where I found all the answers. The final was awful though, and at 50%, definitely a kille","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1630460","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:20.657291+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NjIwMTQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1630460","instructor_name":"Jack Porter","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2011-12-25 18:02:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Starting Spring 2012, Econ 310 is the only stats class you can take. Jack is different from other professors, but is consistent in Bill Sandholm's teaching style. He's great at what he does, and his TAs know what they're talking about. He will ramble a lot though. Other than that, I wasn't fond of a final being 50% of my grade.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1630460","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:20.657291+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NTYyOTc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1630460","instructor_name":"Jack Porter","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2011-12-18 19:55:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Don't take 310 unless you really need econometrics. Another stats class of lower number can be substituted, it just won't give you the econ credits. That said, Jack is a great professor. He's crystal clear, and although stats is mundane, he really goes slow and explains things thoroughly. The course is tough, he does well considering.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1630460","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:34.851927+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNDc4Nzc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:810416","instructor_name":"James Walker","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2006-02-12 22:16:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"if you do not come from a background of statistics, try to not take this guy. i can't understand a thing he says. he makes a very interesting subject boring and impossible. if it wasn't for my TA's abilities, i'd be contemplating suicide right now. i mean he's NICE, but i think walker assumes we've all been grown on a probability farm.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/810416","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:47.529528+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzA3MjY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2364304","instructor_name":"Lorenzo Magnolfi","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2024-12-15 10:14:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"TAKE THIS PROFESSOR! very gracious grading curve (and distributions), lectures are engaging with notes posted on canvas, and each exam has 2 review lectures and very similar practice exam online. the reason this class is hard is because the exams are 65 mins for 4 multi-part problems, but pay attention and prepare well and you'll ace the class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2364304","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:47.529528+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNDc4NTkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2364304","instructor_name":"Lorenzo Magnolfi","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2019-11-26 03:09:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nice professor, but not a fan of his lectures. He teaches by talking through econ jargon, which turns people off from economics, instead of using examples. He puts all slides online which is really nice, but the Algebra alone in this class is enough to make someone go crazy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2364304","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:48.290178+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwMjEzMTI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:375567","instructor_name":"Menzie Chinn","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2005-09-07 09:46:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"make sure you have a good ta.  my ta clarified concepts each week and actually taught me more in one discussion then menzie did in two lectures.  he rambles and stutters in lectures and they are extremely hard to get through.  he rips off the examples that he goes through in lectures straight from the text.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/375567","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:48.290178+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwMDgxMTUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:375567","instructor_name":"Menzie Chinn","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2005-08-01 19:58:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Boring lectures but he is very clear and his homework and lectures totally prepare you for tests.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/375567","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:48.290178+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMzU1ODY=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:375567","instructor_name":"Menzie Chinn","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2004-12-15 18:59:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/375567","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:48.290178+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4ODA4NDI=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:375567","instructor_name":"Menzie Chinn","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2004-03-31 23:39:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Boring class. Tests are allrgiht.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/375567","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:05.381558+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MzM5MzUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:173508","instructor_name":"William (bill) Sandholm","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2017-12-26 17:58:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"The worst professor I have ever had the pleasure of making the acquaintance of. Taught statistics using a black and white PowerPoint and a laser pointer. Extremely boring and awkward and made no attempt to explain the material he was presenting. On the rare occasions he opened the floor to questions, he made students feel dumb and uncomfortable.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/173508","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:05.381558+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MjY3MDA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:173508","instructor_name":"William (bill) Sandholm","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2017-12-18 22:10:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures could drag a bit but he had good examples in the text and simulations he made in Excel. Could have problems controlling the class and would get flustered if people left early or put away there things while he was talking. Only two exams, both were fairly challenging but if you studied from the book it was nothing new.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/173508","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:05.381558+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MTg3NTk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:173508","instructor_name":"William (bill) Sandholm","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2017-12-13 21:50:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"You can tell Bill is here for research and not to teach. The exams are extremely difficult, and there are only 2 of them. The lectures are useless. He just reads off a powerpoint and doesn't explain anything, everyone falls asleep in them/leaves halfway through. Also, he made us buy his own book, which is almost as useless as his lectures.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/173508","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:05.381558+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4ODExNDEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:173508","instructor_name":"William (bill) Sandholm","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2017-10-31 21:59:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not a good professor. Whole class is based off the book with no other resources. Lectures are totally useless. The "midterm review" is just problems from past homeworks and handouts. Tests are unnecessarily hard and there are only 2 of them that determine your entire grade. Do not recommend","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/173508","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:05.381558+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTc1MTY0Nw==","source_instructor_id":"rmp:173508","instructor_name":"William (bill) Sandholm","course_label":"ECON310","course_id":"ECON 310","course_uid":"course_e104fb600738e5af6d58c4dd","review_date":"2003-03-27 12:05:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very very very helpful professor. And an extremely nice person at that too. Be ready to work very hard if you haven't taken any stats before!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/173508","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0}]