Academic Performance and Reliability Metrics

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What is the Cronbach’s alpha value indicating the reliability of the overall items?

0.816

What is the mean value of perceived student performance as reported?

3.6560

What does a standard deviation of 0.62995 for perceived student performance indicate?

It indicates moderate variation in student performance perceptions among respondents.

What mean score was reported for perceived study habits?

<p>3.3833</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the perceived attendance of students quantified in terms of mean value?

<p>3.8750</p> Signup and view all the answers

What reliability score is needed for an individual item to be considered good for study?

<p>Greater than 0.60</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the Five-point Likert scale used in this measurement?

<p>It allows respondents to express varying degrees of agreement or disagreement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the maximum and minimum scores reported for perceived teaching methods?

<p>Maximum: 5.00, Minimum: 2.17</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the investigation mentioned in the content?

<p>The primary focus is to investigate factors affecting the academic performance of community college students.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is students’ academic performance important for employers?

<p>Students' academic performance is considered by employers as a major factor when hiring fresh graduates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What complexities arise when measuring academic performance?

<p>Measuring academic performance is complex because it cannot be easily quantified or measured in units.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can neglecting the factors affecting academic performance impact the educational system?

<p>Neglecting these factors may lead to higher failure rates in the educational system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What demographic characteristics are being explored in relation to academic performance?

<p>The study explores socio-economic characteristics such as age, gender, faculty, study year, and guardians’ occupation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of conducting the research mentioned in the content?

<p>The goal is to assess the performance level of students and identify factors influencing it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one major outcome expected from understanding the factors affecting academic performance?

<p>One major outcome is the implementation of remedies to improve educational systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is there growing interest in investigating academic performance factors?

<p>There is growing interest because these factors are crucial for producing quality graduates who can contribute to economic and social growth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the F-statistics value of 20.913 indicate about the model's significance?

<p>It indicates that the model is highly significant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage variation in students' performance caused by perceived teaching methods according to the model?

<p>The perceived teaching method causes a 28% positive variation in students' performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the null hypothesis retained regarding study habits?

<p>The study habits cause only a 1.6% variation in performance and the t-value is not significant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage variation in students' performance is attributed to attendance, and what does this imply?

<p>Attendance causes a 38.4% variation, implying a positive impact on academic performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the mean ranks for male and female students' perceived academic performance?

<p>Male mean rank is 71.30, while female mean rank is 76.88.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Mann-Whitney U test reveal about perceived performance differences between age groups?

<p>It shows that the perceived performance for ages 20-30 (mean rank = 76.36) is greater than for those below 20 (mean rank = 72.96).</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Mann-Whitney U test, is there a significant difference in perceived performance between genders?

<p>No, there is no significant difference as U=1935 and p=0.495.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does perceived performance differ between management faculty and education faculty students?

<p>Management faculty students have a mean rank of 77.26, while education faculty students have a mean rank of 64.69.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the correlation coefficient (r) found between perceived teaching methodology and student academic performance?

<p>The correlation coefficient was r = 0.378.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor had the highest positive correlation with perceived student academic performance?

<p>Perceived student attendance had the highest positive correlation at r = 0.497.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the study, what impact do students' habits have on academic performance?

<p>Students' habits have a weak positive relationship and are not significantly impactful on performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What conclusion can be drawn about the influence of gender and age on perceived student performance?

<p>Gender and age do not show any significant differences on perceived student performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the results regarding the relationship between attendance and academic performance?

<p>There was a moderate positive relationship with attendance at r = 0.497.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the teaching method on perceived student performance according to the study?

<p>The teaching method has a significant positive impact on perceived student performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factors did the study confirm as not influencing perceived student performance?

<p>Factors such as guardian occupation, gender, age, faculty, and study year do not influence performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the study's findings relate to the earlier research by Kassarnig et al. (2017) and Marburger (2010)?

<p>The study's findings align with earlier research that emphasized the importance of regular attendance for good academic performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What tests indicated that student performance is consistent across various demographic factors?

<p>The Mann-Whitney test and Kruskal-Wallis test indicated this consistency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact do teaching methods and student attendance have on academic performance?

<p>They have a significant impact on student performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What recommendations were made to improve students' academic performance in community colleges?

<p>Colleges should focus on improving teaching methods and creating a supportive environment to enhance attendance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What limitations were noted in the study regarding factors affecting academic performance?

<p>The study considered only teaching methods, study habits, and attendance, ignoring other factors like socio-economic status.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do parents and teachers play in improving students' study habits?

<p>Parents and teachers need to collaborate to enhance students' study habits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what ways might students’ academic performance be more accurately evaluated beyond self-perception?

<p>Performance could be measured using scores and ranks in exams.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for colleges to manage attendance policies?

<p>Effective attendance policies motivate students to participate more frequently, improving academic performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the focus on bachelor's level students significant in this study?

<p>It provides targeted insights into the performance factors affecting a specific academic level.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factors were explored in relation to academic performance in the study by Duwal and Khonju?

<p>Study habits, expected grade, and instruction effectiveness ratings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Ministry of Education (2018), what does the Act relate to?

<p>Compulsory and free education.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main focus of Mohamed et al. (2018) in their study on academic performance?

<p>Factors affecting student academic performance at the University of Somalia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Mushtaq and Khan (2012) present in their conference paper?

<p>Factors affecting students’ academic performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Roby (2003), what relationship was examined in Ohio schools?

<p>The relationship between school attendance and student achievement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of student life was studied by Sheikh and Jahan (2012)?

<p>The study habits of higher secondary school students with working and non-working mothers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of information does the University Grants Commission’s (2020) report provide?

<p>Data on education management and higher education in Nepal for the year 2018/19.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the research by Waples and Darayseh (2005) focus on?

<p>Determinants of students' performance in intermediate accounting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is Academic Performance?

The level of achievement a student shows in their studies, measured by grades, test scores, and overall academic performance. This can be influenced by various factors like their skills, effort, and the quality of their learning environment.

What are Environmental Factors?

These are external influences that can impact how well a student performs in their studies, such as their family background, socioeconomic status, and the learning environment at their college.

What are Personal Factors?

This refers to the individual characteristics of a student, including their abilities, learning style, motivation, and personal goals. They can significantly impact their overall academic success.

Does socioeconomic background affect academic performance?

This is a key research question looking for a relationship between specific characteristics of students (like age, gender, faculty) and their overall academic achievement.

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Why is Investigating Factors Important?

This emphasizes that the research aims to identify the factors that are most influential in predicting student academic success.

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What is the Scope of this Study?

This statement emphasizes that the research is focused on community colleges in Bhaktapur district, making it relevant to that specific context.

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What is the Study's Goal?

This research aims to explore the various factors influencing student performance in community colleges to increase the quality of education.

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Why is the Literature Review Important?

The authors are reviewing past research on academic performance factors to learn from existing knowledge and identify new trends.

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Five-point Likert Scale

A type of scale used in surveys where respondents choose from 5 options, ranging from "strongly disagree" to "strongly agree".

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Cronbach's Alpha

A statistical measure used to assess the internal consistency or reliability of a questionnaire or instrument. It indicates the extent to which items in a test or survey measure the same underlying construct.

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Content Validity

A type of validity that refers to how well the content of a test or instrument represents the construct it is intended to measure.

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Test-Retest Reliability

A type of reliability that indicates the consistency of a measurement over time. It is the extent to which a test yields similar results when administered on multiple occasions.

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Mean

The average of the scores for a specific variable.

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Standard Deviation

The spread or variability of a set of data points.

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Correlation

A statistical method used to analyze the relationship between two or more variables. It helps determine if there is a significant association between variables.

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Descriptive Analysis

A type of analysis that focuses on the characteristics and patterns of a group of people or entities, using descriptive statistics like mean, standard deviation, and frequencies.

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F-statistic

A statistical test that examines the overall significance of a regression model. It tells us if the independent variables collectively explain a significant amount of variation in the dependent variable.

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Beta Coefficient

Measures the direction and strength of the linear relationship between an independent variable and the dependent variable.

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Mann-Whitney U Test

A statistical test to compare the means of two independent groups.

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Mean Rank

The average rank assigned to a group in a Mann-Whitney U Test.

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P-value

The probability value associated with a statistical test. It indicates the likelihood of obtaining the observed results if there is truly no effect.

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Null Hypothesis

The hypothesis that there is no relationship between variables. Rejected if the p-value is below the significance level.

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Alternative Hypothesis

The hypothesis that there is a relationship between variables. Accepted if the p-value is below the significance level.

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Regression Analysis

A statistical method for analyzing the relationship between one dependent variable and one or more independent variables.

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Positive Correlation

A statistical relationship where as one variable increases, the other also increases.

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Correlation Coefficient

The strength of the relationship between two variables. A correlation coefficient of 1 indicates a perfect positive relationship, while a coefficient of -1 indicates a perfect negative relationship.

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Teaching Methodology

The way in which a teacher presents information and guides learning activities.

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Student Habits

The consistent actions and behaviors that students regularly engage in.

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Student Attendance

The frequency with which students attend classes.

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Perceived Student Academic Performance

The level of academic achievement perceived by students.

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Guardian Occupation

The characteristics of students' parents, such as their profession or educational background.

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Kruskal-Wallis Test

A statistical test that compares the distributions of three or more independent groups, used to determine if there's a significant difference between any of them.

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Teaching Method Impact

The effectiveness of different teaching methods in improving student academic performance.

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Attendance and Performance

The relationship between student attendance and academic performance.

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Environmental Factors

Factors that influence student academic performance, such as family background, socio-economic status, or psychological factors.

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Parent and Teacher Role

The involvement of parents and teachers in improving students' academic performance.

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Study Limitations

Limitations in a study's scope or design that could affect the accuracy or generalizability of the findings.

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Teaching Method Review

The process of examining methods of teaching to enhance students' academic performance.

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Academic Performance

The degree of achievement a student demonstrates in their academic pursuits. Often measured by grades, test scores, and overall academic progress.

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Study Habits

Habitual patterns of behavior students exhibit in their learning process. Examples include study schedule, note-taking techniques, and time management practices.

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Instruction Effectiveness Ratings

The level of effectiveness perceived by students regarding the instruction they're receiving in their courses.

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Expected Grade

The expected outcome or achievement that a student anticipates receiving in a particular course.

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Relationship between Study Habits, Expected Grades, and Instruction Effectiveness Ratings

Investigating the factors that influence academic performance. This often involves exploring how study habits, expected grades, and teacher effectiveness connect to overall student success.

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Literature Review

A process where researchers examine existing information and ideas from previous research to provide context and inform their own study.

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Scope of a Study

A specific area where a study is focused. It helps define the scope and target audience for the research.

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Goal of a Study

The main goal or objective that researchers intend to achieve through their study.

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Study Notes

Factors Affecting Students' Academic Performance

  • Study investigated: Factors impacting student performance at community colleges in Bhaktapur District, Nepal
  • Methods: Survey and analytical, using stratified sampling of 150 students from 4 colleges (total student population 1525). Regression and Mann-Whitney/Kruskal-Wallis tests used to analyse data.
  • Key factors: Teaching methods, student study habits, and student attendance.
  • Findings:
  • Teaching methods and attendance positively affected perceived student performance
  • Study habits had no significant impact
  • Student demographics (gender, age, faculty, study year, guardian occupation) did not significantly differ in perceived student performance.
  • Correlation analysis: Positive correlation found between perceived teaching methods, perceived study habits, and perceived student attendance with perceived student performance (PTM, PSH, PAOS & PSP respectively).
  • Regression analysis: Teaching methods and student attendance significantly positively affected student performance (PSP). Study habits were not found to impact performance.
  • Limitations: Study only considered bachelor's level students, and focused on the variables of teaching methods, student habits, and attendance, while ignoring other potentially important variables.

Implications for Colleges

  • Recommendations: Administrators and teachers should use these findings to improve programs targeting student performance.
  • Teaching methodologies: Teachers need to consider appropriate teaching methods to improve students' performance.
  • Attendance: Ensure that colleges create a supportive environment, and implement policies that encourage high attendance.
  • Student habits: Focus on strategies for better study habits rather than just assuming an independent variable for study habits.
  • Demographics: This study found that student demographics do not have an impact on student performance.

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