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The predictive value of SAT and NLN-PNG scores for success on State Board Test Pool Examination

The problem examined in this study was the relationship between the SAT and NLN-PNG scores and success rate on SBTPE. This predictive study utilized an ex post facto approach. This investigator obtained administrative permission to utilize the data from the files at this diploma school of nursing. The convenience method of nonprobability sampling included the scores of graduates in the years 1977 through 1981. Pearson correlation coefficients were computed for the predictor variables with each of the five SBTPE and the mean, indicating a moderate positive linear relationship. Correlation coefficients and simple regression analysis indicated that the SAT combined score and NLN-PNG combined score was somewhat of a predictive measure of SBTPE success at the time of admission to the program, while the multiple regression analysis indicated that a better combination of predictor variables for SBTPE success was the SAT combined score and the NLN-PNG composite score.Ball State UniversityMuncie, IN 47306

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:BSU/oai:cardinalscholar.bsu.edu:handle/182863
Date03 June 2011
CreatorsNation, Sue
ContributorsHoughton, Florence M.
Source SetsBall State University
Detected LanguageEnglish
Formatiii, 60 leaves : ill. ; 28 cm.
SourceVirtual Press

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