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UNIVERSITY MATRICULATION EXAMINATIONS SCORES AS CORRELATES OF GRADES OF FIRST YEAR STUDENTS OF PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN EDO STATE BASED ON SEX
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page i
Declaration ii
Approval Page iii
Dedication iv
Abstract vi
Table of Contents vii
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Background of the study 3
1.3 Statement of the General Problem 4
1.4 Objective of the study 5
1.5 Significance of the study 5
1.6 Statement of hypothesis 6
1.7 Scope of the study 6
1.8 Limitation of the study 7
1.9 Definition of terms 7
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.0 Introduction 9
2.1 Review of related literature 9
2.2 Theoretical framework
2.3 Summary of review 33
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Introduction 35
3.2 Research design 35
3.3 Area of study 35
3.4 Population of the study 36
3.5 Sample size 36
3.6 Instrument for data collection 36
3.7 Reliability of the instrument 37
3.8 Validity of the Instrument 38
3.9 Method of data Collection 38
3.10 Method of Data Analysis 39
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
4.1 Introduction 41
4.2 Characteristics of the respondents 41
4.3 Presentation of Data Analysis 43
4.4 Discussion of Findings 48
4.5 Summary of findings 49
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Summary 51
5.2 Conclusion 52
5.3 Recommendation 53
Biography 54
Appendix 56
Abstract:
This study aims to investigate the relationship between University Matriculation Examinations (UME) scores and the academic performance of first-year students in public universities in Edo State, with a specific focus on the role of sex as a potential differentiating factor. The study acknowledges the importance of UME scores as a criterion for university admission in Nigeria and explores whether these scores can serve as predictors of academic success among first-year students.
The research will adopt a quantitative correlational design, utilizing archival data from public universities in Edo State. The academic performance of first-year students, as measured by their grades in various courses, will be the dependent variable, while UME scores will serve as the independent variable. The study will further explore potential differences between male and female students regarding their UME scores and subsequent academic performance.
Data analysis will involve statistical techniques such as correlation analysis, t-tests, and regression analysis to examine the relationship between UME scores and academic grades, as well as any variations based on sex. The findings are expected to provide insights into the predictive validity of UME scores and their influence on the early academic performance of first-year students in Edo State's public universities.
The study's implications could inform educational policymakers, university administrators, and other stakeholders in higher education. If UME scores are found to be strong predictors of academic success, it could suggest the need for more emphasis on UME preparation and counseling for prospective students. Additionally, understanding any sex-based differences in the relationship between UME scores and academic performance may help identify potential gender-related factors that affect student achievement in higher education.
It is important to note that this study has limitations, including the focus on a specific state in Nigeria and the use of archival data. Future research could expand the scope to include other states and incorporate qualitative methods to gain a deeper understanding of the factors influencing academic performance among first-year university students.
Keywords: University Matriculation Examinations, academic performance, first-year students, public universities, Edo State, sex, predictive validity.
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