Analysis of GEOG471 Performance A comparative analysis of Midterm 1 for GEOG471, October 2011

Midterm 1 Results

Midterm 1 Analysis: Grade vs Time Taken Based on this model, what is a good strategy? Quantify your returns.

Midterm 1 Analysis: Grade vs Time Taken H o : There is no statistically significant relationship between grades achieved and time taken H A : There is a statistically significant relationship between grades achieved and time taken P-value: because p < α reject Ho H A : There is a statistically significant relationship between grades achieved and time taken. If a student spends no time on the test (x=0), the expected grade is points (Intercept). For each additional minute spent, the grade increases by points.

Midterm 1 Analysis: Grade vs Time Taken Q: If a student aims to achieve 50 points out of 60, how much time should she expect to take? A: Use the regression model because it demonstrates a statistically significant relationship between grades achieved and time taken. Substitute regression model data into the general equation. y = ax + b 50 = x x = x = (45.119/0.4667) x = A: It would take the student minutes to achieve a grade of 50 points.

Midterm 1 Analysis: Grade vs Time Taken Q: If the examination is time-constrained to 50 minutes, what is the average expected grade? A: Use the regression model because it demonstrates a statistically significant relationship between grades achieved and time taken. Substitute regression model data into the general equation. y = ax + b y = ( * 50) y = x = A: The students would achieve a grade of points if the examination was limited to 50 minutes.

Midterm 1 Analysis: Fall 2011 vs Previous Classes

The Letter of Recommendation Issue from Sep 30 th “Good morning Professor Bailey, my name is [Student X] and I took your GEOG course. I remember back in Fall 2009, when I took your course, that you had mentioned that you would be willing to write a letter of recommendation for anyone who received a B or higher. Hopefully, that policy still stands, as I am applying to the Master's of City and Regional Planning program at the [Great State] University. I will let you know more details as the process continues, but I was wondering if you might have the time to write me a letter of recommendation. Thank you in advance and I hope all is well.”

The Letter of Recommendation Issue Dear Sir/Madam, Student X took the GEOG471 class in Fall I was the instructor for this class. As you see from his transcript, he obtained an A grade. He was the best student in the class and obtained an overall grade of 94.5 percent. He worked hard, attended class regularly and delivered good assignments and tests. He participated regularly and his assignments were on-time. I give this student my highest recommendation for employment at your company. Yours truly, Professor Y.