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tests suck, professor curves like you wouldn't believe, just try and you will easily pass!

Prof. Rashidian is great. It's a fun class, even if it is a boring/hard subject. His sarcasm is really playful and appreciated. He is definitely the guy to take 317 with, as he really prepared us for 414 (which he also teaches). Tests are straight forward, as is grading, generous with the EC to if you need it. The book is also tops.

great teacher. if you attend the class and really pay attention you will definitely get a good grade. The thing about him that I didn't like is that he is not organized and that sometimes he wastes time by responding to those students who make nonsense comments. Other than that he is great and I definitley advise any student to take his class

i'm satisfied with my grade.

Sarcastic. And strict with attendance and punctuality stuff. He doesn't let you use your computer or cell phone during classes. But I think his lectures ARE really useful considering it's such a hard subject. And his sarcasm makes the lectures less boring too. (lol) Overall I do like him and his class (even though I hated the subject).

I honestly don't understand why he has such bad ratings. I am really enjoying his class. He is very friendly, funny and willing to help. This class is definitely not easy, but with his help, it's not that bad at all. I am planning on taking one of his classes next semester again.

This class is tough, but if you attend class and take notes, you'll be fine. His exams are pretty much from what he does in class. He is very helpful. It's not THAT bad!

Rashidian is a boss. The guy really knows his stuff and as long as you go to class and do the homeworks, you'll be fine. Go to office hours if you have a problem and he'll help you out. Really sarcastic too which makes the class much more enjoyable.

The most difficult B I've ever earned in college. This is not one of those classes you can BS your way through. You actually have to learn the material to do well. Hours of HW every week, but if you understand those problems, you're golden. Rashidian is a stats guru and despite the enormous amount of stress I had with this class, I learned a lot.

Lectures not always the most exciting (uses textbook slides), but Rashidian certainly knows his stuff and when he goes off-slide, he can offer some very interesting info that isn't contained in the textbook.

While his lectures aren't particularly interesting, he is funny at times, and if you read the textbook and actually try on your homework assignments, the class is very doable. Usually the people complaining about this class are the ones that don't take the time to learn the material. A midterm, 4 quizzes (drops the lowest one), and a final.

I worked really hard. I understand how other students rated poorly on him but I feel like you just really have to read the textbook and do the homework and sample questions to get a good grade. He explains pretty well. It doesn't mean that he is a bad professor just because people didn't get good grades. You have to work, read, do the problems.

For ECON 317, Professor Rashidian was an extremely clear and fair professor. But you MUST go to classactually pay attention and do the homework. He teaches the topics in a very understandable manner; though the material may be tedious, he tells you exactly what you need to know for testsquizzes, which are usually straightforward.

He was a really fair professor. He wants students to come to class, read the textbook, and care about the material. If you do that, you generally get a good grade. He also likes to see that students are improving. I get why people didn't always like him, but I thought he was actually really helpful and sometimes entertaining.

What's up with all the low ratings for this professor? Sure Rashidian isn't the best professor out there, but he's at the very least above average. He explains concepts fairly well and does an adequate job to make you actually care about the course material. Quizzes, the midterm and the final were all manageable if you studied.

Econometrics is hard no matter who teaches it. Rashidian does a great job of making it as easy as possible. YOU MUST GO TO CLASS. The lectures are long and difficult, but it would be worse with any other professor. Everyone wishes they had Rashidian for their econometrics professor. Do the homework! There is a lot but the tests are based on it.

He is a very good professor imo. People who complain about his teaching quality are those who expect an east A in this class - which is certainly impossible. (I give a 5 but it is actually a 2, but I have to pump his rating up. He does not deserve a 2.6.) He is helpful albeit sarcastic. But hey, stat is boring, he tried his best to make it fun.

If you want someone to hold your hand, this isn't the professor for you. But if you can handle sarcasm, aren't afraid to ask questions, and like things explained step-by-step, Rashidian is a great professor. By far the best I've had in the Econ department. His class is hard, but if you pay attention in lecture and do the homework, you'll be fine.

He is by far one of the better professors in the economics department. If you put in the effort and study all of the homework and lectures you will do well. Beware, he will be very sarcastic when answering questions but its part of his humor to make the class interesting. He really cares that you learn the material, even if he assigns extra HW.

if YOU ARE LAZY DONT REGISTER WITH RASHIDIAN!!!! RUN FOR YOUR LIFE... every negative post u see here is probably from someone who doesn't like to challenge themselves academically. In class we have tons of idiots on their phones who NEVER pay attention, This is no poetry class!! I'm sure those idiots will be here soon telln u Rashidian is terrible.

Takes some getting used to, and he's strict with attendance and showing up to class on time. That said, he is very knowledgeable about the material and gives a lot of examples. The concepts are clear as long as you can pay attention in class and do the (many) homework assignments he gives. He can also be kind of funny and just wants people to learn

I took Rashidian for every every Econ class I could. A lot of people don't like him because he is sarcastic and assigns homework that you are required to turn in, but I personally find him hilarious (gotta have thick skin) and never found another econ prof who could explain concepts as clearly - you just have to pay attention during class.

This class is not for someone who wants an easy A. you have to understand the concepts, not just memorize formulas to pass. That being said, he offers a cheat sheet on almost every test, will bump your grade up at most 3% if you participated, and completely voids the lowest test grade you receive. Show up to class and show up on time.

Honestly, Rashidian doesnt deserve such a harsh ranking. He is a great teacher, but I will admit lectures can get a bit dry at times. He explains things step by step, his homework is comprehensive, and quizzes are very reflective of what weve done in class. You have to put work in to get a grade youre happy with, but its definitely manageable.

Prof Rashidian is a very nice guy, especially in O.H. He is also very willing to help-- the only time he gets "irritated" is if people ask questions every few seconds on things that he just said. His lectures can be boring, but his quizzes are almost exactly like what you do in lecture. The HW is not hard but sometimes long. Would recommend him!

Rashidian is by far the best prof. in the Econ department. He deserves a much better rating. Highly recommended!

Rashidian is a great guy, but can be unclear. You really have to focus to get what he's saying. He'll often do problems wrong to show you "how not to do them" which is frustrating. If you really put in the work, you should be okay. GO TO SI!!! Grading was finnicky but tests are generally straightforward--if you know the HW problems, you'll be fine.

Allows cheat sheets for the 4 quizzes, midterm and final. Drops your lowest quiz grade. Takes attendance so you have to go to class but also wouldn't want to miss class because its a lot of information and good class examples. HW are graded super easily don't even need the right answers just need to show that you did it.

I had Rashidian for both 317 and 318. He's dry but he teaches the concepts well and he's always willing to help at office hours. Both classes are made up of a few quizzes, a midterm, final, and homework/attendance. He has a literal attendance sheet so you can't miss class.

Honestly a lot of people might complain about Rashidian, but he genuinely wants you to do well in his class. Pay attention, go to class, and really do your homework and you should be okay. He really makes you work for it. Also 318 is much harder than 317.

Had Rashidian for online econometrics. Honestly the class could have been a lot lot worse. He taught it pretty well under the circumstances, and he gave a lot of examples in class that were helpful for doing the homework. There was weekly homework, two midterms, a group project (that he should have scrapped tbh), and a final. Definitely manageable.

This is one of the best econ professor at dornsife. Lectures are easy to understand, and he does an amazing job teaching online classes. My other professor either just post a PPT or talk with random stream of ideas. My man gives detailed lecture notes and actually EXPLAIN them using whiteboard. Good stuff

I'm really sad that his ratings are not super high. Rashidian is a very understanding professor and very fair. He lets you have cheat sheets on your tests, he is very thorough, in 317 he even lets you drop a quiz. His humor is very dry but I find him hilarious. I took him for 318 too. Would recommend esp for 317 to give solid foundation.

I honestly liked Professor Rashidian! He's very good at explaining the content material and walks through a lot of examples. Definitely attend lectures; having that extra practice and exposure to what you're learning helps with exams. He's also fairly accessible outside of class, so go to office hours if you're ever stuck! SI is very helpful too.

Rashidian is a fantastic economics professor whose lectures were helpful and straightforward. Although he is a little dry, Rashidian was always able to teach economics clearly and concisely. He certainly doesn't deserve the bad reviews he got on here--those people probably weren't trying hard enough.

Professor Rashidian explains everything clearly and gives a lot of examples and practice. His lecture notes are super helpful. I don't know why he gets so many negative reviews! Tests are just like homework and class examples. The final grade is based on class standing. The top third get an A. Highly recommend.

i love this man. Very good for those who have no foundational background in statistics.

I've taken Rashidian for 203 and 317 and got As both times. The man lectures well and provides good examples with clear explanations. His tests are challenging, but if you study the textbook and understand how to apply the concepts from the lectures, you will succeed in his class. If you try to memorize/don't use the textbook, you will fail.

Good professor, explains concepts well and tries to get you to actually understand them rather than memorising rules or formulas. Grading is clear, tests are kind of hard but if you study and put in the work you'll do well. You get to use sheets on the exam. The class honestly bored me to tears but he's a good teacher overall and quite funny too.

I loved Professor Rashidian!! As long as you make the most of your time in lecture, you'll do well because the examples he uses in class are what you'll expect on the exam. Read the book!! He really wants everyone to do really and offered to redistribute the weight of tests for specific students in order for them to pass <3

This man deserves a much higher score. Hes passionate about the subject matter and wants students to succeed! Its not an easy pass if thats what youre looking for, but if you do the work you got this! Also, hes genuinely nice. Maybe his sarcasm is not for everyone but dont take it personally. Accessible and accommodating as well if needed.

Impossible to get below A on anything if you attend every lecture and pay attention. Attendance is mandatory. Quiz/exam questions are exactly the same as class examples. Youre given many formulas and you just need to know when to use which. 4 quizzes, with one drop, 12 assignments (not similar to quiz/exam questions), midterm, final. Good luck!

Easy course. Show up and pay attention; you'll get an A.

Prof. Rashidian is an amazing professor. I really hate statistics but he makes the subject easily digestible. He genuinely cares that his students learn the material and will take the time to help students who actually care. If you're not going to pay attention or don't care about how well you do, do not take his class.

Great professor with a good sense of humor. Attending his lectures is helpful but you can review his online notes to make up for it too. Planning to take 318 with him too. He does really care about the performance of his students even though he may not like sound like it.

Best lecturer at USC! Free class

3 midterms + final (all noncumulative) + optional makeup quiz to boost ur midterm grade. If u show significant improvement on ur midterms or show up on most lectures, he'll boost ur grade. He curves the class avg at the end to a B. tough but i actually learned in his class. i found his lectures engaging-he's a GOOD lecturer imo. i liked his sarcasm

Also, he doesn't care abt tech use if you're using it for the class. I used my ipad and phone here n there fine. Given, he won't understand laptop usage in class --"how are u writing notes of graphs + equations efficiently tht way?" Take his class if u want to LEARN, not to take a class for ez A. he gives so much examples + explanations in class.

Professor Rashidian was a great professor. He gave very clear examples during lectures that were easy to follow and helped with homework. As long as you attend lecture it was easy to keep up with the material. The test questions (multiple choice and longer calculations) are similar to lecture/homework questions and you can have a 1 sided cheatsheet

Class requires a lot of time, but it is honestly super easy if you read the course notes and pay attention during lectures. Exams are near identical to homework/TA session problems, and just require a bit of studying to do well. Rashidian comes across as intense at first, but he genuinely cares about his students and is a great guy.

Rashidian is old school, and can be hard to deal with at first. But so long as you attend every lecture (show up on time!), take copious notes, and solve problem sets diligently, you should be very well set up. Grading is easy so long as you demonstrate some understanding. Read lecture notes thoroughly before tests, and they're straightforward.

Prof Rashidian's class is a challenge, but worth the effort. Attend lectures, use the free textbook, and try tools like Unstuckstudy for study prep. It's tough, but you can do well if you put in the work.

His teaching style is very old school but has clear expectations. He tries his best to engage the class. Huge curve. Not a bad choice.

to be honest, it's not that bad, you just have to study very carefully with all SI resources.

Get why many people don't like him--his hard of hearing makes answering his questions sometimes difficult. But at the same time he knows his stuff, is kind and cares (althoutgh sometimes can seem rude/curt), dry humor

dont get the hate.freshman+dont have prior statistics knowledge-was scared of taking him bc of reviews.knows what he is talking about+everything in lectures are in hisnotes. class+HW ex's are exam q's.attendance mandatory but worth going to class.always very nice+funny+understanding.never read textbook which i usually do bc profs cannot teach.

Econometrics is hard, no matter who you take it with. Professor Rashidian is honest, which rubs some people the wrong way, especially those who don't want to work. Exams are exactly like the notes and concepts are explained thoroughly. Would recommend to learn 318, and honestly is worth doubling up for 317 to get an understanding of his style.

Great prof best guy

Rashidian is so underrated... He explains things very well, genuinely wants you to learn and succeed, and his exam questions are honest - exactly like the homework questions, no surprises. He's one of the most responsible professors I've met here at USC, he holds himself to the same standard (if not higher) he asks of his students.

Attendance is mandatory, a lot of homework and the content itself is not easy. However, he is very willing to meet at office hours and help you with questions, and posts notes for each lecture. My advice: read the text book (!!!) and go to lecture. He explains concepts very well and makes sure students don't have any questions. Overall nice guy!

Overhated. No tricks, everything covered in lecture is on the tests. Old school but if you show up and take notes the material is not hard