Predictive validity of the cognitive admission measures of Saint Paul College of Dumaguete

Date of Publication

1994

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts in Education major in Guidance and Counseling

Subject Categories

Psychology

College

Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education

Department/Unit

Counseling and Educational Psychology

Thesis Adviser

Dr. Irma Coronel

Defense Panel Chair

Dr. Naomi Ruiz

Defense Panel Member

Dr. Flordeliza Reyes
Dr. Gundelina Velazco

Abstract/Summary

This study assesses the predictive validity of the cognitive admission measures used in St. Paul's College in Dumaguete. The descriptive correlational research was employed to ascertain the relationship between the college academic performance (criterion) and cognitive admission measures (predictors). Cognitive admission measures considered were intellectual ability, abstract thinking, scholastic aptitude and achievement in high school. The sample of this study included the 143 college freshmen enrolled for the first and second semesters of the school year 1991-92. All the subjects passed the two standardized tests administered prior to their acceptance to the college. The descriptive correlational analysis results indicated the following: (1) The profile of the students in terms of intellectual ability, abstract thinking, scholastic aptitude and achievement in high school placed them at an average category (2) College academic performance was related to intellectual ability, scholastic aptitude and achievement in high school (3) Intellectual ability was the best predictor of college academic performance and (4) Academic performance could be better predicted by the combination of intellectual ability, scholastic aptitude and achievement in high school. The continued use of cognitive measures such as intellectual ability, scholastic attitude, and achievement in admitting students us strongly recommended.

Based on the results of the study, the continued use of cognitive measures such as intellectual ability, scholastic aptitude and achievement in admitting students is strongly recommended.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TG02329

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

111 leaves

Keywords

Tests and scales -- Validity; Examinations -- Validity; High schools -- Entrance requirements; Saint Paul College; Dumaguete; Universities and colleges -- Entrance examinations

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