Effects of instructor/course evaluations on student course selection.

Instructor/course evaluations had an impact on student election of courses as shown by the frequency with which 1,150 students elected differentially rated classes. Prior to registration students were given reports on student evaluations of political science courses. A comparable group of students did not receive the ratings. The course rated most highly was elected more frequently by those with access to ratings despite the fact that it was also rated as requiring more work. (9 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)