Paul Sommers

There is a problem set that is due before each class and a stata assignment once a week. The labs Professor Sommers goes through the notes step by step on his computer and some may help on the stata assignments in the homeworks. I've asked him questions during class if I'm confused, but he will end up rexplaining the concept the exact same way he originally did.

To be honest, the class is pretty easy. There are two midterms and a final, and they are all take home. There is a good amount of outside of class work as there are four homework assignments per week, 1 due before each class and a Stata Lab assignment, however if you pay attention in class, they are pretty easy to understand. The class is very lecture based and Sommers wants to engage with his students as much as possible. The lectures can get a bit boring at times but Sommers often makes a ridiculous joke or two which kind of snaps you back for a few minutes. I think the class is generally pretty good and despite being a bit boring, its mostly easy and Sommers is a good professor to take it with.

To be honest, the class is pretty easy. There are two midterms and a final, and they are all take home. There is a good amount of outside of class work as there are four homework assignments per week, 1 due before each class and a Stata Lab assignment, however if you pay attention in class, they are pretty easy to understand. The cla …Read more

Loved Sommers. clear and organized. The class is easy to keep up if you stay on top of the Stata work. The tests can be tough, but manageable because you get plenty of time and the material is pretty similar to lectures. Overall - a fair course with a steady workload