James Adcock - Western University, London, ON

Professor: James Adcock

Department: Statistics

College: Western University, London, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: STAT2035
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

James Adcock was by far the worst prof I'v had in my life. Please do not take stats 2035, take econometrics... You wont get the 70% needed to maintain Honors. Our class average was 55%... yes 55% going into the final exam! The low mark speaks volumes of James' teaching and tough exams. I'm a high 80/low 90 student and finished with a mid 60........

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SS2141
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

James was a pretty solid professor. He gives fairly hard tests. But a great lecturer. Keeps it simple and is great at explaining complex things in an easier way

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: STAT2035
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

worst prof ever dont take the class what ever you do

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: 2141
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Great professor, very enthusiastic and makes a lot of jokes (hockey fans will love him). Explains content thoroughly and responds to emails very quickly, which is great for last minute questions. Pay attention in class and do your homework, you'll do fine

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 2141
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Good prof in class, Exams are harder than practice exams

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ACTSC232
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Interesting prof, his quizzes and midterms are so easy; the final exam almost killed me

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: STATS1024
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

AMAZING prof. He is very funny and crystal clear. He posts his slides which is very nice. Suggestion is to print them off before class and then take side notes in class. He is very helpful and cares for the well-being of his students. Tests are fair so make sure you do your homework!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: STATS1024
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is honestly the best stats teacher. I took his class at King's. He jokes around and goes out of his way to help you succeed in the course. I suck at math and the reason I got through the course was because of him. If you are are taking stats try to get into his class...seriously!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: STATS2025
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

AWESOME

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: STATS2035
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

best stats prof at western! he knows his stuff and knows how to explain it!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: STATS2035
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very nice guy, down to joke around. He is very helpful when you need help or have questions.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: STATS2035
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Super nice guy but also a tough prof! Very approachable and willing to help. He will go out of his way to help his students.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH0110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Great prof. Lectures fast, sure, BUT if you do all your homework and are reasonably profient in math you will be fine. Received a mid-80 in this course after a 5+ year break between HS and Uni, makes some rather difficult concepts easy to grasp with a good explantion of fundamental concepts and supporting examples.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: STATS2035
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

i dont get what everyone is talking about? i think he is an amazing prof! always clear... his exams are fair and his practise questions are NOT completely different, they are actually very helpful! He is young and fun. take him!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH1228
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Had him for Finite Math. I really have to agree with the two people below me. His practice questions are TOTALLY different then his exams and he zooms past lectures way to fast. I would not recommend him if you aren't a very strong math student. Exams overall, are fairly challenging, and hes not the best to go to if you don't understand something.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: STATS2035
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Learning more about stats, and saving and investing.That's not bad considering it's not taught in the course or in any other school before university. Keep it up! Thanks!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: STAT2035
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

no point doing any practice questions on this guy's exam, not useful at all

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: STAT2035
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

There is almost no point in going to the lectures. The power point slides and lectures are taken directly from the textbook. Not enough examples beside the ones in the text to efficiently help students who are not strong in mathematics. Refusal of answering past exam questions limits a student's practise opportunity. Not recommended!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: STATS2235
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

fun teacher but do not talk during class he gets really mad

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: STATS135
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Great prof! He teaches more interesting things other than just the curriculum (eg. RRSPs, strategies gambling using stats, sports stats, etc.) Keep up with the homework and you should be fine! He definitely loves his job!