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Horton, Steve; Kher, Neelam; Molstad, Susan; Autrey, Kathy; Juneau, Gayle – 1999
A study was conducted to determine whether a specific set of factors could be used to predict a student's success in completing an introductory English course in the general education curriculum at a small southern university. The sample included first-time freshmen enrolled during seven semesters (n=942). Variables were: (1) completion of the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Preparation, College Students, Core Curriculum
Mickelson, Jon E.; Keene, John M., Jr. – 1984
Each year thousands of students entering college participate in credit by examination programs in an effort to qualify for exemption and in many cases college credit for general education core requirements. The purpose of this study was to examine the differences between students who participate in a credit by examination program (in this case…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Academic Achievement, Core Curriculum, Discriminant Analysis