Course Evaluation - 4106 Advanced Investments, spring 2003

Statistics
Number of responses:  36
Response rate:  (36/61) 59%
First response:  2003-03-10 09:50:02
Latest response:  2003-03-23 16:14:13

Answer the following questions using a scale from 1 (I strongly disagree) to 7 (I strongly agree)

The aims and objectives of this course were clear 
Option Answers % Adjusted % 
0% 50% 100%
1. I strongly disagree 1 3% 3% 
 
2. 0 0% 0%   
3. 2 6% 6% 
 
4. 7 19% 19% 
 
5. 10 28% 28% 
 
6. 9 25% 25% 
 
7. I Strongly agree 6 17% 17% 
 
Don't know 1 3% 3% 
 
Total = 36 = 100% = 100%   
Average 5.17  
Standard deviation 1.36  

I believe that the subjects taught in this course are essential for my future studies at SSE 
Option Answers % Adjusted % 
0% 50% 100%
1. I strongly disagree 0 0% 0%   
2. 0 0% 0%   
3. 2 6% 6% 
 
4. 11 31% 31% 
 
5. 8 22% 22% 
 
6. 8 22% 22% 
 
7. I Strongly agree 5 14% 14% 
 
Don't know 2 6% 6% 
 
Total = 36 = 100% = 100%   
Average 5.09  
Standard deviation 1.19  

I believe that the subjects taught in this course are essential for my future professional career 
Option Answers % Adjusted % 
0% 50% 100%
1. I strongly disagree 0 0% 0%   
2. 0 0% 0%   
3. 2 6% 6% 
 
4. 1 3% 3% 
 
5. 12 33% 33% 
 
6. 5 14% 14% 
 
7. I Strongly agree 15 42% 42% 
 
Don't know 1 3% 3% 
 
Total = 36 = 100% = 100%   
Average 5.86  
Standard deviation 1.19  

The teaching staff* in this course seemed to master their subject well 
Option Answers % Adjusted % 
0% 50% 100%
1. I strongly disagree 0 0% 0%   
2. 0 0% 0%   
3. 0 0% 0%   
4. 1 3% 3% 
 
5. 4 11% 11% 
 
6. 12 33% 33% 
 
7. I Strongly agree 19 53% 53% 
 
Don't know 0 0% 0%   
Total = 36 = 100% = 100%   
Average 6.36  
Standard deviation 0.80  

The teaching staff* were good at explaining the theories and/or methods dealt with in this course 
Option Answers % Adjusted % 
0% 50% 100%
1. I strongly disagree 0 0% 0%   
2. 2 6% 6% 
 
3. 2 6% 6% 
 
4. 3 8% 8% 
 
5. 9 25% 25% 
 
6. 12 33% 33% 
 
7. I Strongly agree 8 22% 22% 
 
Don't know 0 0% 0%   
Total = 36 = 100% = 100%   
Average 5.42  
Standard deviation 1.38  

The administration of this course was good 
Option Answers % Adjusted % 
0% 50% 100%
1. I strongly disagree 1 3% 3% 
 
2. 1 3% 3% 
 
3. 2 6% 6% 
 
4. 4 11% 11% 
 
5. 7 19% 19% 
 
6. 13 36% 36% 
 
7. I Strongly agree 6 17% 17% 
 
Don't know 2 6% 6% 
 
Total = 36 = 100% = 100%   
Average 5.29  
Standard deviation 1.47  

The examination was a test of my understanding of key theories and/or methods taught in the course rather than of my ability to memorize facts 
Option Answers % Adjusted % 
0% 50% 100%
1. I strongly disagree 0 0% 0%   
2. 0 0% 0%   
3. 0 0% 0%   
4. 2 6% 6% 
 
5. 1 3% 3% 
 
6. 10 28% 28% 
 
7. I Strongly agree 14 39% 39% 
 
Don't know 9 25% 25% 
 
Total = 36 = 100% = 100%   
Average 6.33  
Standard deviation 0.88  

The teaching staff* was accessible (in connection with lectures and seminars, in their office, on e-mail etc) and willing to spend time communicating with course participants 
Option Answers % Adjusted % 
0% 50% 100%
1. I strongly disagree 0 0% 0%   
2. 0 0% 0%   
3. 0 0% 0%   
4. 1 3% 3% 
 
5. 1 3% 3% 
 
6. 8 22% 22% 
 
7. I Strongly agree 25 69% 69% 
 
Don't know 1 3% 3% 
 
Total = 36 = 100% = 100%   
Average 6.63  
Standard deviation 0.69  

* If there were significant differences between individual teachers please indicate what you think is appropriate "on average" and make a note in the open ended question at the end of this questionaire.

Answer the following question using a scale from 1 (Too small) to 7 (Too big)

The overall workload in this course was 
Option Answers % Adjusted % 
0% 50% 100%
1. Too small 0 0% 0%   
2. 0 0% 0%   
3. 0 0% 0%   
4. 19 53% 53% 
 
5. 10 28% 28% 
 
6. 6 17% 17% 
 
7. Too big 1 3% 3% 
 
Don't know 0 0% 0%   
Total = 36 = 100% = 100%   
Average 4.69  
Standard deviation 0.86  


Answer the following question using a scale from 1 (I strongly disagree) to 7 (I strongly agree)

Overall I am satisfied with the quality of this course 
Option Answers % Adjusted % 
0% 50% 100%
1. I strongly disagree 0 0% 0%   
2. 0 0% 0%   
3. 0 0% 0%   
4. 5 14% 14% 
 
5. 10 28% 28% 
 
6. 12 33% 33% 
 
7. I strongly agree 9 25% 25% 
 
Don't know 0 0% 0%   
Total = 36 = 100% = 100%   
Average 5.69  
Standard deviation 1.01  


I am 
Option Answers % Adjusted % 
0% 50% 100%
Male 34 94% 94% 
 
Female 2 6% 6% 
 
Total = 36 = 100% = 100%   
Average 1.06  
Standard deviation 0.23  

I am 
Option Answers % Adjusted % 
0% 50% 100%
A regular SSE student 20 56% 56% 
 
An exchange or IGP student at SSE 16 44% 44% 
 
Total = 36 = 100% = 100%   
Average 1.44  
Standard deviation 0.50