The main objective of the paper is to investigate the determinant factors affecting the academic performance of
regular undergraduate students of Arba Minch university (AMU) chamo campus students. To meet the objective, the Pearson
product moment correlation statistical tool and econometrics data analysis (OLS regression) method were used with the aim of
establishing the relationship between factors related to student’s background and family background on academic performance
of regular undergraduate students at Arba Minch university chamo campus students. The findings proved the existence of
significant relationship between gender difference, university entrance exam, studying hours and academic performance
(CGPA). The findings also revealed that there was a significant relationship between students former academic back ground,
studying hours, and student’s behavior on taking of alcoholic drug and chat on academic performance of students. On the basis
of the findings, the researcher recommended that emphasis should be taken to improve the academic performance of female
students, working at the ground with high school students earlier before they joined in to university and Providing
Psychotherapy and supporting alcoholic drug and khat taker students to end the use such drug and Khat will bring more fruit to
improve students’ academic performance.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
1.1. Back Ground of the Study
1.2. Statement of the Problem
1.3. Objective and Scope of the Study
1.4. Working Hypothesis
2. Literature Review
2.1. Theoretical Literature Review
2.2. Empirics
3. Research Methodology
3.1. Model Specification
3.2. Variable Descriptions
3.2.1. Data and Sampling Design
3.2.2. Method of Data Analysis
4. Result and Discussion
4.1. Econometrics Results
4.2. Econometrics Result Interpretation
5. Conclusions and Recommendation
Research Objectives and Core Themes
The primary objective of this study is to identify and analyze the determinant factors influencing the academic performance of regular undergraduate students at Arba Minch University, Chamo Campus, using econometric OLS regression analysis.
- Analysis of the relationship between gender and academic performance.
- Evaluation of the impact of previous academic backgrounds and university entrance exam results.
- Investigation of socio-economic factors, including family education and income.
- Assessment of the effects of lifestyle behaviors, such as the consumption of alcohol and chat, on student GPA.
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1.1. Back Ground of the Study
Beyond any doubt education plays a pivotal role in the development and progress of a country. In a developing country education gains even more importance.
The issue of poor academic performance of students in developing countries has been much concern at all. In developing countries the problem of poor academic performance leads to the widely acclaimed fallen standard of education. Government investment on higher education and its output in terms of student’s achievement good performance of students has been observed to be unequal with government expenditure. Most of the developing countries are improving their system in an effort to increase their tertiary student’s enrollment ratio [1].
Ethiopia possesses a 1700 year tradition of elite education linked to the Orthodox Church. But secular higher educations were initiated in the year 1950 with the founding of university college of Addis Ababa [2]. Now a time the Ethiopian government has long recognized to the realization of higher education as a necessity and fundamental human development of the country and also the number of both governmental and nongovernmental higher institutions increased enough as compared with previous situations.
Summary of Chapters
1. Introduction: Outlines the significance of education in developing nations like Ethiopia and defines the specific problem of student academic performance at Arba Minch University.
2. Literature Review: Provides a comprehensive overview of theoretical frameworks and empirical studies regarding the determinants of student success in higher education.
3. Research Methodology: Details the model specification, variable descriptions, sampling techniques, and the use of the Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression method.
4. Result and Discussion: Presents the statistical findings and econometric analysis regarding the variables affecting student Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA).
5. Conclusions and Recommendation: Summarizes the study findings and offers actionable recommendations to improve student outcomes, particularly for female students and those from low-income backgrounds.
Keywords
Academic Performance, Determinant, OLS Regression, CGPA, Undergraduate Students, Ethiopia, Higher Education, Gender, Socio-economic Status, Educational Background, Study Hours, Student Behavior, Alcohol, Khat, Regression Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this research paper?
The paper investigates the key factors that determine the academic performance, measured by CGPA, of regular undergraduate students at Arba Minch University, Chamo Campus.
What are the primary thematic areas explored?
The study examines demographic variables like gender and age, academic history, family socio-economic status, and student lifestyle behaviors such as alcohol consumption and drug use.
What is the main objective of the study?
The objective is to establish the statistical relationship between these various background factors and the actual academic achievement of students at the university level.
Which research methodology does the author employ?
The author uses a quantitative approach, specifically applying the Pearson product moment correlation and an econometric Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression model.
What topics are covered in the main body of the research?
The main body covers the literature review, the mathematical specification of the regression model, data sampling methods, empirical results, and a detailed interpretation of the econometric findings.
Which keywords best characterize this work?
Key terms include Academic Performance, OLS Regression, Student Behavior, Higher Education in Ethiopia, and Socio-economic determinants.
How does gender specifically affect the findings in this study?
The study found a significant relationship where, within the analyzed sample, male students performed better in terms of CGPA compared to their female counterparts.
What impact do lifestyle habits have on student performance?
The regression results indicate that the consumption of alcohol and chat has a significantly negative impact on student academic performance.
Why are study hours considered a critical variable?
The analysis demonstrates that the number of hours a student spends studying per day has a strong, positive, and statistically significant correlation with higher academic performance.
- Citar trabajo
- Moges Endalamaw Yigermal (Autor), 2014, The Determinants of Academic Performance of Under Graduate Students, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/414625
