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KEVIN GAFFNEY

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 1 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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COMPSCI 564
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Most communicative, understanding, engaging, curiosity-fostering, and helpful CS professor I've had at UW. This was his first semester teaching 564 so at times his lectures weren't quite as polished as a more senior lecturer, but he more than compensated by encouraging discussion during lectures. Also, super active on piazza. Highly recommend
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Spring 2023COMPSCI 564Database Management Systems: Design and Implementation

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