<p>Don't supposed anyone's taken Methods of Social Research with David Brady before? I want to get a sense of what that class will be like before I actually take it and an idea of the amount of time I need to devote it. I've seen his ratings on ratemyprof but there's only one regarding that class and they tend to vary widely in their opinions of him. </p>
<p>If not, then feel free to let this thread die. Thanks</p>
<p>This was definately not the thread I expected to see when I signed in to this site after not being here since before I was admitted. Anyway...I took 132A. It wasn't bad, but you need to do the reading. I think he makes the tests long in order to create a grade distribution. Basically, he thinks making a test longer is the same as making a test harder. It is moderately easy to get an A assuming you read the material. As far as Brady, I personally thought we was annoying. He treats students like it is high school. There is a seating chart and he takes attendance. Assuming you are a sociology major, it is a required class so you have to take it anyway. Not something to avoid though.</p>
<p>I'm not a sociology major. I'm taking the class because:</p>
<p>1) I need a W course</p>
<p>2) It fits my time slot</p>
<p>3) It's not one of those crazy writing courses</p>
<p>4) I heard it's not that bad</p>
<p>Thanks for the feedback though.</p>