학술논문

Predicting Grades in Different Types of College Courses. Research Report No. 2008-1. ETS RR-08-06
Document Type
Reports - Research
Numerical/Quantitative Data
Source
College Board. 2008.
Subject
College Entrance Examinations
Standardized Tests
Grade Point Average
High School Students
Predictor Variables
College Students
Grades (Scholastic)
Racial Differences
Ethnic Groups
Gender Differences
Courses
College Freshmen
Prediction
Correlation
English Instruction
Science Instruction
Social Sciences
Education Courses
Statistical Analysis
Language
English
Abstract
The ability of high school grades (grade point average) and SAT® scores to predict cumulative grades in different types of college courses was evaluated in a sample of 26 colleges. Appended are: (1) Sample Sizes, Means, and Standard Deviations for Subgroups Defined by Gender, Race/Ethnicity, and Course Type; and (2) Prediction of Cumulative GPA by Course Type, College-Selectivity Level, Gender, and Race/Ethnicity; Corrected for Range Restriction.