Noncognitive Variables in Predicting Academic Success by Race.

Tracey, Terence J.; Sedlacek, William E.

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Publication Date: 1984

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Noncognitive Variables in Predicting Academic Success by Race.

Tracey, Terence J.; Sedlacek, William E.

Measurement and Evaluation in Guidance, v16 n4 p171-78 Jan 1984

Examined the reliability, construct validity, and predictive validity of the Non-Cognitive Questionnaire (NCQ) for different racial groups, using a sample of 1,975 Black and White college students. Results showed the NCQ significantly predicted persistence for Black students and predicted grades for both groups. (JAC)

Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Black Students, College Students, Grade Prediction, Higher Education, Predictive Validity, Racial Differences, Test Reliability, White Students

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Noncognitive Questionnaire

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