METHODS FOR SMOOTHING EXPECTANCY TABLES APPLIED TO THE PREDICTION OF SUCCESS IN COLLEGE

Six methods for smoothing expectancy tables were compared, using data for entering students at 86 colleges and universities. Linear regression analyses were applied to ACT scores and high school grades to obtain predicted first-term grade point averages (FGPA's) for students entering each insti...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of educational measurement 1976-09, Vol.13 (3), p.223-231
Hauptverfasser:	PERRIN, DAVID W., WHITNEY, DOUGLAS R.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Base year Bioassay Data smoothing Estimate reliability Estimation methods Grade point average Linear regression Logistics Maximum likelihood estimation Standardized tests
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