Abstract:
This paper presents the results of an analysis of indicators that can be used to predict whether a student will succeed in a Computer Science Ph.D. program. The analysis...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
This paper presents the results of an analysis of indicators that can be used to predict whether a student will succeed in a Computer Science Ph.D. program. The analysis was conducted by studying the records of 75 students who have been in the Computer Science Ph.D. program of the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Seventy-seven variables were extracted from each student's record, and the variables were correlated with whether the student did or did not successfully graduate from the program. A multivariate model was developed that predicts success with a high degree of accuracy. Importantly, the model relies on variables that can be determined reasonably early in a student's Ph.D. class work, enabling its use as a selection metric. Hypotheses about the composition of the model are also presented and discussed.
Published in: IEEE Transactions on Education ( Volume: 52, Issue: 1, February 2009)
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- IEEE Keywords
- Index Terms
- Computer Science ,
- Survey Results ,
- Master’s Degree ,
- Sample Of Students ,
- Student Performance ,
- Literature Survey ,
- International Students ,
- Predictor Of Success ,
- Student Success ,
- Software Engineering ,
- Mechanical Engineering ,
- Program Quality ,
- Plus Or Minus ,
- Indicator Of Success ,
- Satisfactory Model ,
- Engineering Courses ,
- Hypothesis 2 ,
- Department Of Computer Science ,
- Core Courses ,
- Grades In Courses ,
- Hypothesis 3 ,
- Null Hypothesis ,
- Quantitative Scores ,
- Performance In Courses ,
- Equation Modeling ,
- Department Of Psychology ,
- Grade Students ,
- Statistical Models ,
- Student Support
- Author Keywords
Keywords assist with retrieval of results and provide a means to discovering other relevant content. Learn more.
- IEEE Keywords
- Index Terms
- Computer Science ,
- Survey Results ,
- Master’s Degree ,
- Sample Of Students ,
- Student Performance ,
- Literature Survey ,
- International Students ,
- Predictor Of Success ,
- Student Success ,
- Software Engineering ,
- Mechanical Engineering ,
- Program Quality ,
- Plus Or Minus ,
- Indicator Of Success ,
- Satisfactory Model ,
- Engineering Courses ,
- Hypothesis 2 ,
- Department Of Computer Science ,
- Core Courses ,
- Grades In Courses ,
- Hypothesis 3 ,
- Null Hypothesis ,
- Quantitative Scores ,
- Performance In Courses ,
- Equation Modeling ,
- Department Of Psychology ,
- Grade Students ,
- Statistical Models ,
- Student Support
- Author Keywords