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Economics 21a...
...crowning example of superficial organization in Economics 21a is the hodge-podge of its chief texts. Ostensibly, the backbone of the course is the poorly arranged and errata-infested text, Crum and Patton. To this, as a supplement, is added Professor Frickey's mimeographed "Notes and Problems", beyond a doubt one of the most readable and helpful sources in elementary statistics. They, however, are still no more than a glorified explanation of an inadequate text; and the confusion arising from the awkward necessity of having to consult two texts, neither one of which is complete, is indeed a ridiculous situation...
...reading material, we can suggest nothing better than to hustle Professor Frickey over to the nearest publisher and Problems" enlarged to text-book dimensions. If he will retain their leisurely throughness and simplicity, his "Notes" should have no peer on the market. These two basic reforms can raise Economics 21a to one of the best and most worthwhile courses in the department...