Comparison of Academic Status of Students Based on Input Quota(Case Study: Razi University)

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Associate Professor of Statistics, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran

2 Postdoctoral of Agricultural Education, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran

3 MS of Statistics, Kermanshah, Iran

4 MS of Educational Management, Education Region 3, Kermanshah, Iran

10.22034/emes.2023.540557.2316

Abstract

Objective: This research was carried out in Razi University with the aim of answering the question that "is there a significant difference between the academic status of students based on the university entrance quota at different levels of education".
Methods: In terms of nature, the present research is a type of quantitative research, the data of which was collected at a specific time and through data mining. The statistical population of the research included the students of Razi University-Kermanshah between the academic years of 1393 and 1396. Sampling was done in full and through the comprehensive educational system of Razi University (Golestan system). The students' academic status was evaluated using the past unit rate (the ratio of passed units to received units) and the student's standardized GPA.
Results: Statistical results showed that there is a significant difference between the educational statuses of undergraduate students in terms of the quota used to enter the university at the level of five percent error. The findings of James-Howell's follow-up test showed that the academic status of the students of the 5% quota was significantly lower than the other quotas. Also, the academic status of the students using the quota of regions 3 was significantly lower than the students of the quota of region 2. However, these differences were not significant for master and doctoral students.
Conclusion: Considering the findings of this research, it is necessary for the evaluation organization to revise its programs for accepting students who use the 5% veterans' quota and the 3rd zone in the undergraduate level and the quota of instructors in the doctoral level, and other indicators for their entry into University to compile.

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