Abstract
This research examines the possible correlations between a computing student's learning preference and their academic success, as well as their overall satisfaction with their major. CS and IT seniors at BYU were surveyed about their learning preferences and satisfaction with their major. The research found that IT students who are more reflective in their learning preference tend to have higher grades in their major. Additionally, it found that student age and their parents' education level were significant players in their academic success. However, there were no correlations found between major satisfaction and academic performance.
Degree
MS
College and Department
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology; Technology
Rights
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BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Goettel, Colby, "A Cognitive Approach to Predicting Academic Success in Computing" (2018). Theses and Dissertations. 6732.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/6732
Date Submitted
2018-04-01
Document Type
Thesis
Handle
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/etd9871
Keywords
learning preference, cognition, LSI, computing, academic success, AMSS
Language
english