She is willing to go out of her way to help you, but you need to ask for help. This is one of the professors which comes from the train of thought that you should be studying for her class every waking hour of the day. Informative but very time consuming.

Exams are tough- quite wordy. You must work very hard in order to do well. She expects alot but, is a great professor.

she was pretty clear in her teachings and was very helpful

She is the best professor I've had. Her tests are challenging, yet fair. Always available for students. Very approachable-knows her stuff. You will work hard in her class so if you're lazy you won't do well.

You couldn't ask for a better stats prof. She is a genuinely nice person and is not arrogant and rude like most of the stats profs in the psych dept. She is always willing to help you and will not make you feel stupid when you ask questions.

best stats teacher you could ever take. very lenient on due dates and will bend over backwards to help you out (comes on campus on Sundays). Yes, the tests are hard but if you get help and stay focused you will do well

Not easy...it's freakin stats. But if you do the homework and the labs you're cool

Great Professor. Stats is always a tough course regardless of who is teaching it but Prof. McGinnis is extremely helpful and only gives homework that is needed to pass the tests with flying colors. I would definitly take her again!

Great professor. Everyone should take any class she teaches. She is fair and really, really nice.

Dr.McGinnis is the best teacher. she loves her students and will do anything to help you out. Her tests are hard but taking her classes are worth it. she will do anything to help you get a great grade.

Such a sweet lady and she loves the students!!Her tests are hard and you must study, but she is always available to help students. Great teacher and person

Actually I am not a Psy major and I received a lot of help. Dr McGinnis helped me find journal articles for papers and reviewed my outlines. Her tests were challenging but not too bad if you attend class and take reasonable notes. She was in her office all the time meeting with students.

She is a good professor. She really cares about her students. The material is difficult, but if you study and work hard you'll do fine. I passed with a B+.

Cares about students, approachable, difficult sub. matter, must attend class to do well, extremely hard tests, uses definitional formulas instead of computational, several teaching assistants for student use, would take professor again, eccentric looking

She really wants her students to do well and she does provide as much help as possible. The class wasn't easy, but is possible to pass if you put effort into it.

there will be no complaining about her for 251!it's the class that is a lot of work, and a it is a very hard subject no matter who's teaching it. it's math, so to learn these things you need to practice, so a lot of homework is needed.she structures things very well to help you learn.and if you need help she tries her best to help you!

The class is really interesting, the two papers can be a little hard because this class is the first time many students are exposed to APA guidelines. The exams aren't to hard. As long as you keep up on studying you will do just fine.

She gives awesome feedback on our papers that helps us improve our writing and understanding of the material.

I don't get all these negative comments. Yeah, 251 is hard and you have to actually work. cry me a river. i got C's in math all H.S., never took a college math and 4 pointed her stats class. great paper feedback. more available to help than any other prof ive had. writing requirment is same for all OU 300+ psych classes so quit ****ing.

I find the class hard, but not because of the teacher. This is my first 300 level pych class. The professor isn't a terrible teacher. She's pretty good at explaining the material. Then again, this is a junior level class and she's supposed to expect certian things from her students.

I've never had a prof so willing to give help but you must attempt to help yourself.Try going to class,14 of 35 in attendance last week, of course the class seems hard if your never there.Statistics is difficult but the labs are empty every week.It's not the prof,it's lazy students.Just less competition for Grad school.Raised her temper,please!

I love Dr. McGinnis!! she is one of the nicest teachers at O.U. Stats is a hard class, that you HAVE to study for, practice makes perfect. There is also a lot of busy work....but definetly take her over Stewart...She is very understanding, and also has T.A.s that are always there to help. This is a class, that you actually learn.

she is a good teacher i dont know why people would say she is not....this class is very hard but you have to take it if you are in the phy program she is very understanding and will help you if you try and go to every class...and no it is not he her making the comments this is a student

Cut this former flower child some slack. She is tough but if you try, she will bend over backwards to help you succeed. She gave extra credit for attendance, non-psych OU seminars and redoing your own papers. She is enthusiastic when you participate and is an interesting lecturer. If you learn it, you will earn the grade. She earned a chili pepper!

I had her for stats, and it was a difficult class for a lot of people. Don't blame the teacher because the material is difficult. If you go to class and do the homework she is very willing to help you out if you are having problems...that's what makes a teacher good..the dedication to her students.

A very hard and demanding class, but she's probably the best prof for it. She gives you formulas, and HW&labs can help increase your grades, although they take up alot of time. Go to lab sessions and u should be fine. Test review is very similar to actual test.Many conceptual questions for HW, lab and exams, so be prepared to write tedious answers.

Stat's is a demanding class and in order to do well you will have to devote 15-30hrs a week. Lot's of HW and lab's but if you do the work and go to class you will do just fine. Dr. McGinnis is an awesome professor and teaches the class well. Her TA's will help out alot too. Study guides help out for the tests.

Very hard class, but she is a great professor. Make sure you attend all classes. The teacher's assistants are great help too. Homework/labs 50% of grade, tests 50% of grade. Read book, and study hard. Gives practice tests which really help for the test. Dont fall behind and get help if you need it.

Class is ok. There are 2 papers, that she expects way too much of her students. She basically stated that it is impossible to get an A on the papers. The test are kinda tough, and consists of information not writing on the notes, but that she says in class. The teacher is helpful, and unique!

She is the best professor for this class. When taking this class you need to be prepared to work, especially if you aren't a math person. By the end of the class you need to understand the math and why it works. I would definately recommend everyone to take her for stats!!

Statistics is definitely not easy, however Dr. McGinnis makes it possible not only to learn but to pass! You have to do the work which is very time consuming but will help, especially since 50% of your grade is homework. The tests are hard but not impossible and she gives a practice test beforehand which is a huge help! I highly reccommend her!

Interesting class. Prof. McGinnis is very knowledgeable on the subject and very enthusiastic in her presentation. The tests are challenging but not impossible as long as you study-notecards help!, the papers are also not impossible-yes, you can get an A..I did! I highly recommend taking a class with her. IMO, she is the best prof I've ever had!

I worked full time and had another class and I still was able to achieve a 3.2 which is good for this type of class. The homework is easy to get A's on and is worth 50 percent of your grade. As long as you take it seriously for one semester you can put stats behind you with a decent GPA. I'm glad i took her instead of someone else.

Prof McGinnis is one of the most helpful profs I ever had. If you are not lazy you will do very well in her class. Remember when registering for classes to not believe all of the future OU dropouts who claimed she was hard and terrible. People who say that are the ones who never go to class, yet expect to get an A. If you're smart you'll do well.

Good prof. Stats is hard but you will have some useful skills when you finish. Can be bad tempered sometimes but who isn't? Would definitely take if you are willing to do your homework.

The most difficult of profs to take for stats but ultimately worth it. If you are going to grad school in psych you will be glad she didn't water anything down! GO TO CLASS she teaches you shortcuts and gives hints about tests. Always be nice and receptive (and never give attitude)she will be more likely to help you. She is also just a cool person!

Prof. McGinnis is one of the coolest teachers i have had at OU, she is hard, her lectures are confusing, and you need to read the chapters in order to do good. Extra study times are needed, and study groups are a must to do good in the class, but other then that, you LEARN the material!

She is very helpful and fair. Lectures are clear and she cares about helping students understand. The class itself is difficult and requires you to make use of the book and do a lot of work outside of class. I wouldn't recommend this class if you have an extremely busy schedule, as the amount of work is demanding. Overall, I learned a lot.

Don't let these ratings fool you,she is GREAT. The course is hard, but she is great and wants students to succeed. Gives you practice tests with the formulas as they will appear on the Exams. Go to class, do the homework/labs, can turn in all assignments one class late. Also, attend a lab session if you are unclear about anything. Take her!

She is a great professor that goes out of her way to make sure that her students understand the material. If you attend the class, do the assignments, and read the book, you will do well in the course despite the difficult topic. She is awesome!

This class is more tedious than hard. There's a lot of work to do to keep up with what you're learning, but there are TA's to help you with homework and labs, and practice tests that help a lot. The book will be your best friend. With all of that, this class wasn't a huge nightmare for me.

Professor McGinnis's Psy 323 class is much more interesting than I thought it would be. The exams are fair and almost everyone I spoke to got an A or a B. She gives a lot of feedback on the first essay and if you follow her suggestions, you can get a much better grade on the second essay (I did!). I would recommend this class - Psy 323.

This class does require a lot of work, if you aren't dedicated to receiving a good grade in a medium-hard statistics class, you probably will not fare very well. That said, she is by far my favorite professor so far. Very friendly, helpful, passionate about her subject, and always in a good mood. I never thought I would like stats before her class!

This prof is one of the best I've had at OU. I never thought I would actually like stats until I took her 251 class. It's math though so you obviously have to try, go to class and do the homework. Her 323 class was a bit challenging but if you go to class you'll do well. She is so willing to help, more so than any other prof I've had! Awesome!

Dr. McGinnis is one of the most helpful and approachable professors I've had at OU! If you show up to class and are putting in an effort she is very understanding and willing to work with you. I found copying down her examples and taking notes very helpful. This class required a lot of study time so your grade will reflect the effort you put in.

Class is difficult but McGinnis will always go over stuff again and in different ways to help. A lot of homework but they act as a buffer in case you get a bad test grade. Labs are time consuming. Always willing to give an extension on homework and labs!!!! Use the book and the TAs and you will pass.

Awesome professor. Understanding in so many ways. She cares about her students and their success! Stats is tough, and she guides you through the entire way!!

Dr. McGinnis is easily one of the best professors that I have had at OU. She is very kind, and easy to approach with any questions or concerns about the material. She's helpful with feedback and gives opportunities to boost your grade. I wish I could take her again!

Dr. McGinnis is a very positive professor. She has high expectations but she's willing to work with her students so that they achieve them. She's so cool to talk to, and I loved taking her.

The tests are tough, I mean it is statistics. She goes out of her way to help if you get lost in the labs and homework. TAs are helpful, and the review sessions before the exams helped a ton.

The amount of complaints Dr. Mcginnis receives is completely unfair. Do not hesitate to take her class. She is a wonderful professor who will bend over backwards for students. There is a large work load (to be expected) but if you put show that you dedicated and putting in effort, it will be recognized. Not an easy A, but a class well worth taking!

What a great prof. She's super cool and laid back! It's college, it's not supposed to be 1st grade level work. She's lenient and really helpful.

It is a hard class so don't expect to do well unless you try and put time into it. The professor will help you in any way she can and gives you many chances to do better. She genuinely wants you to do well.

Dr. McGinnis is amazing! She's always willing to help, she's caring, and really knows her statistics. She assigns a lot of work, but it's all beneficial. You end up getting a solid grasp on the material and it's really helpful if you're working/doing research in a lab or plan on going onto grad school. Take her for stats, you won't regret it.

Put in effort & you'll be fine. This course is not an easy A. It is important to attend lectures, read the text, & do the homework+labs. If you do all of this then you will easily pass! She also gives 5 pts extra credit @ end of semester if you fill out the survey after the final and some extra credit points for doing all labs & hw. SO helpful.

I've been in her stats class for only two weeks and I love her. She gave me 2 extra credit points just for coming to office hours. She seems like she knows her stuff and is willing to help you so you succeed. This class has a bad rep but so far I see nothing too complicated. She also gives extra points for doing all of the assignments. She's great!

Not an easy professor by any means but hey... you're in college. I learned a lot in this class! If you want an easy A I don't recommend, but if you want to learn from a great professor... I highly recommend. She gives bounces point for exams and 2 points of extra credit if you come to her office hours! She's also a funny lady, I enjoyed her class.

She is on my list of favorite professors at OU. She's very understanding, and truly cares about her students. She gives bounces points on exams! The exams are difficult, but if you study you'll do fine. Oh and get ready to read lots of articles! overall great class, I highly recommend!

It was as difficult as you would think statistics is. However, if you watch her lectures, come to class, and meet with the TA's for questions you will pass. Cons were that she had monthly mandatory check-up meetings with her and mandatory TA meetings. Also that we had homework, SPSS, and quizzes due almost every week and sometimes exams as well.

You need to work, but as long as you do the readings and watch the lecture videos, you'll do pretty good. Go to the TAs and ask questions, they're a big help in me getting a good grade

I love Dr. McGinnis! Stats was a tough class, but once you get to talk to her, Dr. McGinnis is willing to do whatever she can to help you succeed. She posts extra help on her Moodle and is understanding if an assignment needs to be submitted late (if you reach out!) She made this tough class bearable! Thank you Dr McGinnis!!