Search Results - "Grade Point Average"

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by Kirschner, Paul A Karpinski, Aryn C Published in Computers in human behavior (2010)

“...There is much talk of a change in modern youth – often referred to as digital natives or Homo Zappiens – with respect to their ability to simultaneously...”

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Age as a merit in admission decisions for higher education

by Sandsør, Astrid Marie Jorde Hovdhaugen, Elisabeth Bøckmann, Ester
2021

“...This paper uses register data to study how a particular age reward feature affects admission into two highly competitive study programs: medicine and law. The...”

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Model averaging and muddled multimodel inferences

by Cade, Brian S Published in Ecology (Durham) (01.09.2015)

“...Three flawed practices associated with model averaging coefficients for predictor variables in regression models commonly occur when making multimodel...”

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Alcohol and illicit drug use are important factors for school-related problems among adolescents

by Heradstveit, Ove Skogen, Jens C Hetland, Jørn Hysing, Mari Published in Frontiers in psychology (2017-00-00)

“...The aim of this study was to investigate the association between alcohol and drug use, and school-related problems measured by low grade point average (GPA)...”

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Too much face and not enough books: The relationship between multiple indices of Facebook use and academic performance

by Junco, Reynol Published in Computers in human behavior (2012)

“...► The relationship between Facebook use and grades was examined in a large sample. ► Unlike previous research, this study used university records to collect...”

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No A 4 U: The relationship between multitasking and academic performance

by Junco, Reynol Cotten, Shelia R Published in Computers and education (01.09.2012)

“...The proliferation and ease of access to information and communication technologies (ICTs) such as Facebook, text messaging, and instant messaging has resulted...”

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Psychological Correlates of University Students' Academic Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

by Richardson, Michelle Abraham, Charles Bond, Rod Published in Psychological bulletin (01.03.2012)

“...A review of 13 years of research into antecedents of university students' grade point average (GPA) scores generated the following: a comprehensive, conceptual...”

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A Brief Social-Belonging Intervention Improves Academic and Health Outcomes of Minority Students

by Gregory M. Walton Geoffrey L. Cohen Published in Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) (18.03.2011)

“...A brief intervention aimed at buttressing college freshmen's sense of social belonging in school was tested in a randomized controlled trial (N = 92), and its...”

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Science motivation questionnaire II: Validation with science majors and nonscience majors

by Glynn, Shawn M Brickman, Peggy Armstrong, Norris Taasoobshirazi, Gita Published in Journal of research in science teaching (01.12.2011)

“...From the perspective of social cognitive theory, the motivation of students to learn science in college courses was examined. The students—367 science majors...”

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Big Five personality predictors of post-secondary academic performance

by O’Connor, Melissa C Paunonen, Sampo V Published in Personality and individual differences (2007)

“...We reviewed the recent empirical literature on the relations between the Big Five personality dimensions and post-secondary academic achievement, and found...”

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Self-efficacy and academic achievement: Why do implicit beliefs, goals, and effort regulation matter?

by Komarraju, Meera Nadler, Dustin Published in Learning and individual differences (01.06.2013)

“...We examined motivational orientations, cognitive–metacognitive strategies, and resource management in predicting academic achievement. Undergraduates (407)...”

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Creativity and Academic Achievement: A Meta-Analysis

by Gajda, Aleksandra Karwowski, Maciej Beghetto, Ronald A
edited by Graham, Steve
Published in Journal of educational psychology (01.02.2017)

“...This article reports on a meta-analysis of 120 studies (total N = 52,578; 782 effects) examining the relationship between creativity and academic achievement...”

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The effect of Twitter on college student engagement and grades

by Junco, R Heiberger, G Loken, E Published in Journal of computer assisted learning (01.04.2011)

“...Despite the widespread use of social media by students and its increased use by instructors, very little empirical evidence is available concerning the impact...”

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