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Formal Models for a Central Prediction System

Author(s):
Tucker, Ledyard R
Publication Year:
1960
Report Number:
RB-60-14
Source:
ETS Research Bulletin
Document Type:
Report
Page Count:
118
Subject/Key Words:
College Admission, College Students, Grade Prediction, Mathematical Models, Multivariate Analysis, Predictive Measurement, Reliability

Abstract

Three quantitative models are considered for merging secondary school grades from various schools to composite predictor variables for estimating expected performances of students at various colleges. Previous formulations of possible solutions for developing a universal grading scale have been limited to univariate models. The models discussed are not so limited and may involve several composite scores. These multiple solutions could have considerable importance both in college admission procedures and in counseling of students.

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