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The correlation is -.46 (moderate) between the Gourman Report score and my “quality score” for biology departments at the large publics, which was statistically significant at the point zero five level.</p>
<p>Even though the calculation was rough, not using quite the right numbers, there is some cross-validation of the idea that the undergrad size of a department, relative to total undergrad enrollment and adjusted for selectivity, does provide some indication of the department’s academic quality.</p>