Clarissa Parker

I don't have a lot to say about this class as it's a pretty basic stats course but with examples from psychology research. I really enjoyed taking it with professor Parker as she is a very good professor and takes time to make sure everyone understands the content before moving on. she gives lots of practice time on class too.

This course is hard, but it is worth it. Clarissa is a fantastic professor and her knowledge in the field seems bottomless. When I describe this class to other people, I say it was the hardest class I have taken at Middlebury with the hardest exams I've ever taken, but that it always seemed fair. If I want to be a neuroscience major, I should be required to know everything on those exams. What was going to be on the exams was very clear every time, it just required a lot of studying and review, and I am the better for it.

This course is hard, but it is worth it. Clarissa is a fantastic professor and her knowledge in the field seems bottomless. When I describe this class to other people, I say it was the hardest class I have taken at Middlebury with the hardest exams I've ever taken, but that it always seemed fair. If I want to be a neuroscience major, …Read more

Professor Parker’s Psychological Statistics course was one of the most well-taught and organized classes I’ve taken. She explained challenging material clearly and always made sure we truly understood the concepts before moving on. Statistics can be intimidating, but her teaching style made it approachable and even enjoyable. What stood out most was how many practice problems and problem sets she provided throughout the semester—each carefully designed to reinforce what we learned in lecture. These assignments were incredibly helpful in preparing for the exams, which reflected the material she emphasized in class. Parker was also patient and encouraging, always taking time to answer questions and explain tricky concepts in multiple ways until everyone understood. She built a supportive environment where students felt comfortable asking for help, and she genuinely wanted everyone to succeed. Her lectures were clear, organized, and focused, and she tied each statistical method back to real psychological research examples, which made the material feel relevant and engaging.

Professor Parker’s Psychological Statistics course was one of the most well-taught and organized classes I’ve taken. She explained challenging material clearly and always made sure we truly understood the concepts before moving on. Statistics can be intimidating, but her teaching style made it approachable and even enjoyable. What st …Read more