Very difficult class, though Weatherford did make otherwise repugnant material somewhat interesting at times. Exams are extremely difficult, and require more critical thinking than knowledge of course content. Didn't go to his office hours, but heard he was helpful and amiable to those who did.

Weatherford is a great guy to listen to, but his lectures do not prepare you for the tests or papers. Read the textbooks and you will do fine. Midterm, Research Paper, 6 homework assignment, and a final. Other professors in the department are known to be more manageable and comprehensible.

Stats class disguised as a PS research class. NO ONE knew what was going on, ever. Even the TAs. Weatherford has the most soothing voice that puts you to sleep. I went to every lecture and office hours and still didn't know anything after the class was over. Prof isn't horrible, just the class. Which is why it's now a lower division class...PS 15.

Hard class, but requires a lot of outside thought into the processes that go into research methods in political science. If it wasn't for my TA Mario, I would've been totally lost in this class, to be honest. I highly recommend him as TA. As for Weatherford, well, he is very helpful in OH but his lectures tend to use very verbose and pretty boring.

The class wasn't enjoyable but this was due more to the class subject material than the professor. Lectures can get boring. Assignments are required. Exams were hard. You do learn a lot about research methods, but it's not a subject you would WANT to learn about...the class was less painful than I expected it to be.

Prof. Weatherford's class was stimulating, but did require outside thought, effort, and ambition, perhaps contributing to some students unhappiness with him. He has high expectations of his students, but is more than willing to support them in their efforts. Students who are looking for an easy class, steer clear, Prof. Weatherford deserves better.