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by ColinWright 4066 days ago
But everything you say is what everyone believes is "common sense." If all you want are clear lectures well delivered, great, follow the advice on some random rating website.

The research, however, says that the student evaluations are negatively correlated with subsequent ability in the subject. In other words, you are repeating the common sense view that is flatly contradicted by careful research.

What should I trust: your anecdata, or published research?