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XIANG ZHENG

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Raw average: 4.50/5 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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LIS 407
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Xiang is a overall good teacher. You can tell he cares about the material learn and I actually learned a lot. You do have to put in some effort to really understand and get the concepts but the quizzes and assignments are easy if you go to class and follow the demonstrations in class.
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LIS 407
Quality 4/5Difficulty 1/5
Good prof overall. His lectures weren't amazing or anything, but they got the job done. Would stay after class to help students/answer questions basically every time. Seems like a nice guy. Class was easy if you do your HW on time.L
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Classes with XIANG ZHENG

LIS 407

Data Storytelling with Visualization

3 credits

LIS 407 introduces data storytelling through visualization, teaching students to summarize, analyze, and communicate data effectively using software tools while addressing bias and limitations.

No offering record · Spring 2026

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Xiang ZhengEmilee Rader+1 more

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Spring 2023–Spring 2026

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2026LIS 407Data Storytelling with Visualization
Fall 2025LIS 407Data Storytelling with Visualization
Spring 2025LIS 407Data Storytelling with Visualization
Fall 2024LIS 407Data Storytelling with Visualization

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