Prerequisite Abilities for Success in Engineering.

Khan, Sar B.; D'Oyley, V. R.

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ERIC Number: EJ086859

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Publication Date: 1973

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Prerequisite Abilities for Success in Engineering

Khan, Sar B.; D'Oyley, V. R.

Engineering Education, 64, 1, 43-45, Oct 73

Studied the type of skills required for engineering students to succeed in their work, using high school grades and predictor batteries such as aptitude and standardized achievement tests. Concluded that the findings of similar earlier studies were confirmed with achievement tests preferred over aptitude tests for student selection. (CC)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Records, Admission Criteria, Aptitude, Educational Research, Engineering Education, Higher Education

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

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