Author Type

Graduate Student

Date of Award

2006

Document Type

Thesis

Publication Status

Version of Record

Submission Date

October 2026

Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]

Haky, Jerome E.

Abstract

In this study we correlate academic and non-academic descriptors with Organic Chemistry final grades for students enrolled at a Florida public university. Using multiple regression analysis, the following predictors are analyzed for a sample population of 904 students: age, gender, ethnicity, academic classification, SAT scores, major, overall grade point average (GPA), semesters lapsed between courses, institution where General Chemistry was taken, prerequisite grades, and number of math and science courses taken with their respective grades. Results indicate strong correlations exist between final grade in Organic Chemistry, GPA and General Chemistry final grade. Additionally, Organic Chemistry final grades correlate with academic course load and the type of institution where General Chemistry was studied. We believe these results can be employing as a tool for advising students in planning their academic programs.

Extent

93 p.

Comments

Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2006.|Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2006.

Identifier

FADT13389

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