Use of Standardized Test Scores to Predict Success in a Computer Applications Course

Autor/inn/en	Harris, Robert V.; King, Stephanie B.
Titel	Use of Standardized Test Scores to Predict Success in a Computer Applications Course
Quelle	In: Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 40 (2016) 1, S.75-78 (4 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1066-8926
DOI	10.1080/10668926.2014.985404
Schlagwörter	College Entrance Examinations; Standardized Tests; Scores; Predictor Variables; Success; Academic Achievement; Computer Science Education; Computer Oriented Programs; College Students; Community Colleges; Science Process Skills; Abstract Reasoning; Multivariate Analysis; Regression (Statistics); Correlation; Statistical Analysis; Grade Point Average; Mississippi; ACT Assessment + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Aufnahmeprüfung; Standadised tests; Standardisierter Test; Prädiktor; Erfolg; Schulleistung; Computer science lessons; Informatikunterricht; Computerprogramm; Collegestudent; Community college; Community College; Abstraktes Denken; Denken; Multivariate Analyse; Regression; Regressionsanalyse; Korrelation; Statistische Analyse; Assessment; Eignungsprüfung; Eignungstest; Hochschulzulassung
Abstract	The purpose of this study was to see if a relationship existed between American College Testing (ACT) scores (i.e., English, reading, mathematics, science reasoning, and composite) and student success in a computer applications course at a Mississippi community college. The study showed that while the ACT scores were excellent predictors of success, the ACT scores did not predict nonsuccess. Inclusion in the nonsuccess group is only slightly accounted for in the models by use of either ACT composite score or ACT subscores; therefore, there must be other factors that affect the student outcome in the course. However, the odds ratio indicated that for every one point of increase in ACT composite score, a student is 18% more likely to be successful in the computer applications course. Likewise, a student is 11.9% more likely to be successful in the computer applications course for every one point of increase on ACT science reasoning score. (As Provided).
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