The coefficients below use lots of data on grades at a particular third level institution, and a range of control variables, and show the overall effect of points on undergraduate grades (gpa-like scale) plus the additional effects of points in Irish, English and Maths:
Overall 0.495*** Irish -0.038* English 0.003 Maths 0.230***
(points are divided by 100)
Interpretation: while overall points have a substantial effect on 3rd level performance, doing particularly well in Irish or English has little or no beneficial effect, but doing particularly well in maths has a strong effect.
This is not evidence that doing LC maths is beneficial, but that those who do well at it will continue to do well.
(Pardon the interruption; I just wanted to show that I have data).
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This is interesting.
Data:
The coefficients below use lots of data on grades at a particular third level institution, and a range of control variables, and show the overall effect of points on undergraduate grades (gpa-like scale) plus the additional effects of points in Irish, English and Maths:
Overall 0.495***
Irish -0.038*
English 0.003
Maths 0.230***
(points are divided by 100)
Interpretation: while overall points have a substantial effect on 3rd level performance, doing particularly well in Irish or English has little or no beneficial effect, but doing particularly well in maths has a strong effect.
This is not evidence that doing LC maths is beneficial, but that those who do well at it will continue to do well.
(Pardon the interruption; I just wanted to show that I have data).
Good,why not write it up and publish?
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