Table 4

Traditional Student Factors and Perceptions Rated Most and Least Likely to Impact Success

Factor1234
# Defining variables191596
Composite reliability Coefficient.99.98.97.96
SE Z scores.114.128.164.200
Variables most impacting success (z score)

  • Time management (2.10)

  • Academic work ethic (1.50)

  • Time management (2.07)

  • Ability to prioritize study focus (1.94)

  • Time management (1.95)

  • Academic work ethic (1.72)

  • Problem-solving skills (1.69)

  • Ability to prioritize study focus (1.61)

  • Instructor’s ability to organize course material (2.19)

  • Instructor responsiveness to student needs (1.71)

Variables least impacting success (z score)

  • Hours worked/week (−2.07)

  • Finances (−1.97)

  • Access to student services (−1.86)

  • Collaboration with peers online (−1.70)

  • Prior academic performance (−1.63)

  • Social peer interaction (−1.63)

  • Previous work experience (−1.56)

  • Preadmission major (−1.82)

  • Access to student services (−1.51)

  • Writing skills (−1.50)

  • Instructor’s ability to foster community (−1.50)

Note: *Based on z scores +1.5 standard deviations.

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