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Higher Education Student Feedback Survey
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About
This dataset captures feedback from students at an autonomous college regarding the performance and treatment by college faculty. It is based on a survey comprising 20 questions administered to sampled students across various departments and courses. The data offers insights into student satisfaction and faculty performance, providing a basis for evaluating teaching effectiveness and student experience. The survey is designed to be updated annually, ensuring up-to-date information on academic environments.
Columns
- SN: The serial number assigned to each survey question.
- Total Feedback Given: Represents the number of sample students who provided feedback for each course. This ranges from a minimum of 3 to a maximum of 74, with an average of 14.3 students per course.
- Total Configured: Indicates the total strength of the student batch for a specific course. Batch sizes vary considerably, from 12 to 559 students, averaging around 92.5.
- Questions: A list of the 20 distinct survey questions asked. A frequently asked question is, "How much of the syllabus was covered in the class?".
- Weightage 1: Corresponds to the lowest rating on the survey scale, indicating a low grade. Values typically range from 0 to 19, with a mean of 0.53.
- Weightage 2: Represents a rating better than the lowest but still below average. These values span from 0 to 8, averaging 1.19.
- Weightage 3: Denotes an average rating. Scores range from 0 to 26, with an average of 2.54.
- Weightage 4: Signifies an above-average rating, indicating good performance. Values range from 0 to 52, with a mean of 5.08.
- Weightage 5: Represents the best possible rating. Scores range from 0 to 38, averaging 4.97.
- Average/ Percentage: Shows the weighted average of faculty performance, presented in both absolute and percentage terms. A common weighted average observed is 4.00, which corresponds to 80.00%.
- Course Name: Specifies the current year of graduation or post-graduation for the students surveyed. There are 29 unique course names, with "FY B.VOC FOOD TECHNOLOGY" being a common one.
- Basic Course: Identifies the graduation or post-graduation stream (e.g., Bachelor of Management Studies, Bachelor of Science). There are 16 unique streams identified.
Distribution
The dataset is provided in a CSV file format and is approximately 94.98 kB in size. It contains 12 columns and consists of 580 valid records (rows) across all key data fields, with no mismatched or missing entries reported.
Usage
This dataset is ideal for:
- Analysing student satisfaction levels with college faculty.
- Evaluating faculty performance and identifying areas for improvement.
- Conducting educational research on student-teacher dynamics.
- Informing college administrative decisions related to curriculum and faculty development.
- Benchmarking teaching quality across different departments or courses within the college.
Coverage
The data was collected from an autonomous college, covering students enrolled in various graduation and post-graduation streams. The survey is expected to be updated annually, providing a recurring snapshot of student feedback. The scope is limited to the students and faculty of the specific college where the survey was conducted.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- College Administrators: To assess faculty effectiveness, identify training needs, and improve overall student experience.
- Faculty Members: To gain insights into student perceptions of their teaching and identify areas for personal development.
- Educational Researchers: For academic studies on student satisfaction, pedagogical methods, and higher education quality.
- Students: To understand general trends in faculty performance and satisfaction within their institution.
- Data Analysts: To extract meaningful patterns and statistics on college faculty and student interactions.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- College Faculty Performance and Student Satisfaction
- Higher Education Student Feedback Survey
- University Faculty Evaluation Data
- Student Experience in College Survey
Attributes
Original Data Source: Higher Education Student Feedback Survey
QUALITY