Smaller Classes Tend to Have Higher Average Grades

Each point represents one course at VUW, revealing a moderate negative correlation between class size and average grade point.

Scatter plot showing the relationship between student count (x-axis) and average GPA (y-axis) for each course. A downward trend line indicates smaller classes tend to have higher grades.
Correlation coefficient: -0.37. This suggests larger classes tend to have lower grades, though many other factors may influence outcomes.
Chart: Data analysis by Arie JoeSource: VUW, obtained through Official Information Act requestCreated with Datawrapper