PUBPOL-572S
IMPACT EVAL ENERGY AND DEV
Not in Fall 2026
Term
Overview
Feedback is mostly positive. The strongest signal is that discussion is a clear strength. Best for students who will actually talk in class instead of sitting silent. The sample is still thin, so treat this as directional rather than definitive.
DepartmentPPS
Terms offeredSpring
Typical enrollment15–15
Semesters of data1
3.8
Hrs / week
6
Responses
15
Enrollment
40%
Response Rate
Evaluation Scores
Overall quality
Teaching, content, and experience combined.
4.7
Intellectually stimulating
Challenges students to think deeply.
4.7
Instructor effectiveness
Explains concepts and facilitates learning.
4.7
Difficulty
Higher means harder.
2.7
Feedback Analysis
Feedback Analysislow
Analysis based on student evaluations
Based on 13 comments across 1 sections
Feedback is mostly positive. The strongest signal is that discussion is a clear strength. Best for students who will actually talk in class instead of sitting silent. The sample is still thin, so treat this as directional rather than definitive.
Student Reports
How hard is the A?
A is doable but not automatic
The signal here is more do-the-work-and-you-should-be-fine than easy-A chatter. Students do not describe the A as automatic, but the evidence also does not paint grading as punishing.
Homework Load
Moderate homework load
Homework load looks moderate. The recurring signal is steady weekly work, but not a course that turns every assignment into a grind.
Lecture Load
Lighter lecture burden
Student comments describe this as more discussion-, seminar-, or workshop-driven than lecture-dependent. The lecture burden itself does not sound like the main source of friction.
Student Responses
Understanding of economic evaluation methods of programs
Spring 2025 · Meeks, Robyn
Various ways of impact evaluation techniques independent of energy. Anybody can use these highly beneficial techniques in any area.
Spring 2025 · Meeks, Robyn
some methods used in evaluation the impact of policies and programs, I use DiD for a program study as assignment.
Spring 2025 · Meeks, Robyn
I learned about different impact evaluation methods like randomized assignment, difference-in-differences, matching methods, regression discontinuity design. I also learned about electricity infrastructure development and international issues with reliable electricity.
Spring 2025 · Meeks, Robyn
Rating History
Rating history
Error bars show \u00B11 std dev
| Term | Instructor | Overall | Difficulty | Hrs/wk | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | Meeks, Robyn 1.0Rate My ProfessorsQuality1.0Difficulty3.8Would retake0%Based on 4 ratingsClick to view on RMP → | 4.7 | 2.7 | 3.8 | 15 |
Instructor
Meeks, RobynPPS
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