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Prediction of College Graduation Using Noncognitive Variables by Race.

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Tracey, Terence J.; Sedlacek, William E. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1987

In 1979 and 1980, college freshmen (N=1766) completed the Noncognitive Questionnaire (NCQ). The validity of the NCQ in predicting graduation status after five and six years was assessed for Black and White students. Results indicated that the noncognitive dimensions measured by the NCQ were significantly related to graduation but the traditional…

Descriptors: Black Students, College Graduates, College Students, Higher Education

Noncognitive Variables in Predicting Academic Success by Race.

Tracey, Terence J.; Sedlacek, William E. – Measurement and Evaluation in Guidance, 1984

Examined the reliability, construct validity, and predictive validity of the Non-Cognitive Questionnaire (NCQ) for different racial groups, using a sample of 1,975 Black and White college students. Results showed the NCQ significantly predicted persistence for Black students and predicted grades for both groups. (JAC)

Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Black Students, College Students, Grade Prediction