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NORA SCHAEFFER

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 2 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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C&ESOC/SOC 360
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
I understand math really well, so this class was a breeze for me. Prof Schaeffer was incredibly clear and helpful in her expectations (and telling you if you needed to come in for extra help). She scared me at first, but won me over in the end.
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C&ESOC/SOC 360
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
While I had no interest in statistics, Nora made the numbers actually fun to work with. Very open to questions and participation (she will memorize students' names in a huge lecture just to make them feel comfortable and engaged), she is great at explaining the concepts and mechanics of stats. Exams were multiple choice, along with two projects.
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