The elevated rates of failure, dropout, and withdrawal (FDW) in introductory statistics courses pose a significant barrier to students' timely graduation from college. Identifying actionable strategies to support instructors in facilitating student success by reducing FDW rates is paramount. This thesis undertakes a comprehensive approach, leveraging various machine learning algorithms to address this pressing issue. Drawing from three years of data from an introductory statistics course at one of the largest universities in the USA, this study examines the problem in depth. Numerous predictive classification models have been developed, showcasing the efficacy of machine learning techniques in this context. Actionable insights gleaned from these statistical and machine learning models have been consolidated, offering valuable guidance for instructors. Moreover, the complete analytical framework, encompassing data identification, integration, feature engineering, model development, and report generation, is meticulously outlined. By sharing this methodology, the aim is to empower researchers in the field to extend these approaches to similarly critical courses, fostering a more supportive learning environment. Ultimately, this endeavor seeks to enhance student retention and success, thereby contributing to the broader goal of promoting timely graduation from college.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:ucf.edu/oai:stars.library.ucf.edu:etd2023-1430 |
| Date | 01 January 2024 |
| Creators | Abbaspour Tazehkand, Shahabeddin |
| Publisher | STARS |
| Source Sets | University of Central Florida |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Source | Graduate Thesis and Dissertation 2023-2024 |
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