Developing a Prediction Model to Reduce a Growing Number of Psychology Majors
- 1 April 1993
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Teaching of Psychology
- Vol. 20 (2) , 97-101
- https://doi.org/10.1207/s15328023top2002_7
Abstract
This article explores problems associated with increased numbers of undergraduate psychology majors and considers strategies available to psychology departments wishing to reduce these numbers. Special attention is given to an approach using multiple regression procedures to develop a prediction model for reducing the number of psychology majors. With a prediction model, a criterion such as psychology GPA at graduation is selected, and predictors of this criterion (e.g., Introductory Psychology grade and first semester GPA) are examined. The prediction model approach is illustrated with data from Holy Cross College.Keywords
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