scholarly journals The Relationship Between Physician Assistant School Admissions Exam (PA-CAT) and Undergraduate Performance Measured by Science GPA and Cumulative GPA"

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott Massey ◽  
Johnna Yealy ◽  
Rajat Chadha ◽  
David Beck
Keyword(s):  
Physician Assistant ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
The United States ◽  
Graduate Record Examination ◽  
Scale Scores ◽  
Valid Instrument ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Computer Based Testing ◽  
Undergraduate Science ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose: Physician Assistant (PA) programs often set minimum GPA and graduate record examination (GRE) requirements for admission, citing that candidates with higher admission scores will perform better in the PA program. However, to date, there are limited published studies with inconsistent results that have investigated the validity of using these preadmission characteristics to predict performance in PA programs or on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE). The development of a physician assistant college admission test (PA-CAT) that has predictive validity to determine PANCE success would give PA admissions committees an additional resource to make decisions. This study was conducted to determine the strength of the relationship between PA-CAT and undergraduate cumulative and science GPA. Methods: The PA-CAT is comprised of 180 questions covering 12 subject areas based on research identifying the relative importance of that subject to success in the PA curriculum. The exam was administered through a secured computer-based testing to 479 newly admitted PA students across the United States. Regression analysis was conducted with Rasch scale scores as the dependent variable and two independent variables (undergraduate GPA and undergraduate science GPA). Results: The PA-CAT Rasch scale scores are positively correlated with undergraduate GPA (r=0.16) and undergraduate science GPA (r=0.22). Although these correlation coefficients are statistically significant (pConclusion:Early results from this research study demonstrates there is a statistically significant relationship between the PA-CAT and undergraduate science GPA in newly admitted PA students. Limitations of the study include the fact that students voluntarily took this exam without consequence. Further study is needed to determine if the exam can be generalized to the entire PA applicant pool thereby providing a valid instrument for admissions decisions.

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Soldier Height, Weight and Army Combat Fitness Scores

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryan Palmer ◽  
Mark DeBeliso
Keyword(s):  
United States Army ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
National Guard ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
The United States ◽  
Military Leaders ◽  
Physical Fitness Test ◽  
Fitness Test ◽  
The Relationship

The United States Army recently implemented the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) which was designed to more accurately measure functional-combat fitness constructs. The ACFT replaced the former Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT). The three advent APFT consisted of: two-minute push-ups (PU), two-minute sit-ups (SU), and a timed two-mile run (RUN). The ACFT consists of six events; 3 Rep Max Deadlift (MDL), Standing Power Throw (SPT), Hand Release Push-up (HRP), Sprint-Drag-Carry (SDC), Hanging Leg Tuck (LTK), and a timed two-mile run (2MR). This study investigated the relationship between Soldier height and body mass kg on ACFT scores of 655 male U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers in a Field Artillery Brigade. For the purpose of the investigation body mass index (BMI) was calculated as the metric representing the Soldier(s) height and weight. The mean and standard deviation (sd) were calculated for the ACFT event and total scores. Pearson correlation coefficients (PCCs or r) were calculated between BMI and ACFT event and total scores. Likewise, PCCs were calculated between the ACFT event and total scores. The ACFT mean(sd) scores were as follows: MDL=92.2(31.8) (3 maximum repetitions), SPT=9.5(2.2) (meters), HRP=24.6(13.1) (repetitions), SDC=119.8(21.7) (seconds), LTK=6.2(5.4) (repetitions), 2MR=1095.0(233.7) (seconds), ACFT total score=442.3(54.4) (points). Significant positive correlations were found between the ACFT total score: MDL (r=0.70), SPT (r=0.50), HRP (r=0.74), and LTK (r=0.76) events. Conversely, significant negative correlations were identified between ACFT total score: SDC (r=-0.68) and 2MR (r=-0.53) events. Within the parameters of this study, Soldier BMI demonstrated no to weak association with individual ACFT event or ACFT total scores. Further, the range of PCCs between the ACFT event scores were no to moderately high. Military leaders may consider the results provided as combat and fitness tests continue to evolve.

scholarly journals TP8.2.8 Medical School Selection scores correlate with MRCS Part A performance

2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ricky Ellis ◽  
Peter Brennan ◽  
Jennifer Cleland ◽  
Amanda Lee ◽  
Duncan Scrimgeour
Keyword(s):  
Medical School ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
The United States ◽  
Medical School Admissions ◽  
Medical School Selection ◽  
Admissions Test ◽  
School Selection ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Aims Selection into UK medical school involves a combination of three measures: prior academic attainment, selection tests (e.g. the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT), Biomedical Admissions Test (BMAT), or Graduate Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT)) followed by interview. We investigated the predictive power of current UK medical selection tests and measures of prior attainment on success in the Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) examination. Methods The UKMED database was used to analyse A-Levels and medical school selection data for all UK graduates who attempted the MRCS Part A written examination (n = 9729) and Part B clinical examination (n = 4644) between 2007 and 2017. Univariate analysis and Pearson correlation coefficients examined the relationship between selection scores and first attempt MRCS success. Results Successful MRCS Part A candidates scored higher in A-Levels, UCAT, BMAT and GAMSAT examinations (p < 0.05) than their unsuccessful peers, but no differences were observed for MRCS Part B. Statistically significant positive correlation was found between MRCS Part A, BMAT (r = 0.32, p < 0.001) and GAMSAT scores (r = 0.35, p = <0.001). While a weaker statistically significant correlation was found between Part A, A-Level (r = 0.14, p < 0.001) and UCAT scores (r = 0.25, p < 0.001). Conclusions This, the first study to investigate the relationship between all UK medical school selection tests and success in a postgraduate examination found statistically significant correlations between selection test scores and performance on Part A of the MRCS. The strength of correlations found in this study are similar to those of other validated selection tests used in the United States.

scholarly journals Score Equivalence, Gender Difference, and Testing Mode Preference in a Comparative Study between Computer- Based Testing and Paper-Based Testing

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (07) ◽  
pp. 128
Author(s):  
Mohammad Reza Ebrahimi ◽  
Seyyed Morteza Hashemi Toroujeni ◽  
Vahide Shahbazi
Keyword(s):  
Gender Difference ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Interview ◽  
Computerized Testing ◽  
Testing Performance ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Computer Based Testing ◽  
Testing Mode ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract—Score equivalency of two Computer-Based Testing (henceforth CBT) and Paper-and-Pencil-Based Testing (henceforth PBT) versions has turned into a controversial issue during the last decade in Iran. The comparability of mean scores obtained from two CBT and PBT formats of test should be investigated to see if test takers’ testing performance is influenced by the effects of testing administration mode. This research was conducted to examine score equivalency across modes as well as the relationship of gender, and testing mode preference with test takers’ performance on computerized testing. The information of testing mode preference and attitudes towards CBT and its features was supported by a focus group interview. Findings indicated that the scores of test takers were not different in both modes and there was no statistically significant relationship between moderator above variables and CBT performance.

An Assessment of Computer-Based Education in Two and Four Year Hotel-Restaurant Management Programs in the United States

1985 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 28-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael R. Evans ◽  
John I. Matthews
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
The United States ◽  
Computer Applications ◽  
Economic Resource ◽  
Administrative Practices ◽  
Computer Instruction ◽  
Restaurant Management ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Computer Based Education ◽  
The Relationship

This research study had two specific purposes. The first was to determine the extent of computer-based education in selected two- and four-year hotel-restaurant programs in the United States. Clock-hours of computer instruction and the number of computer applications being offered students in these programs were identified. The second purpose was to identify the major variables that may be impacting the use of computers in these programs. A Computer-Based Education Model was developed to determine the relationship between faculty resource variables, economic resource variables, and administrative practices on computer instruction. In order to meet the purposes of the study, a questionnaire was developed and sent to 93 four-year and 175 two-year hotel-restaurant programs across the United States. The findings suggested that both two- and four-year programs had limited computer-based education at the time of the study.

scholarly journals Correlation between physician assistant students’ performance score of history taking and physical exam documentation and scores of Graduate Record Examination, clinical year grade point average, and score of Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam in the United States

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Sara Lolar ◽  
Jamie McQueen ◽  
Sara Maher
Keyword(s):  
Grade Point Average ◽  
Physician Assistant ◽  
The United States ◽  
Physical Exam ◽  
State University ◽  
History Taking ◽  
Performance Score ◽  
Graduate Record Examination ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Wayne State University

Purpose: Learning to perform and document patient history taking and physical exam (H&P) entails a major component of the first year academic education of physician assistant (PA) students at Wayne State University, USA. The H&P is summative of multiple aspects of PA education, and students must master communication with patients and other health care providers. The objectives of this study were first, to determine if there was a correlation between scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) component testing and scores on graded H&Ps. The second objective was to identify a correlation between proficiency with H&P documentation and academic and clinical year grade point average (GPA) and Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) score.Methods: Subjects included 147 PA students from Wayne State University from 2014–2016. PA students visited local hospitals or outpatient clinics during the academic year to perform and document patient H&Ps. Correlation between the H&P mean scores and GRE component scores, GPAs, and PANCE scores were analyzed.Results: The subjects were 26.5 years-old (+6.5) and 111 females (75.5%). There was no correlation between the GRE component score and the H&P mean score. The H&P score was positively correlated with GPA 1 (r=0.512, P<0.001), with GPA 2 (r=0.425, P<0.001) and with PANCE score (r=0.448, P<0.001).Conclusion: PA student skill with H&P documentation was positively related to academic performance score during PA school and achievement score on the PANCE at Wayne State University, USA.

scholarly journals Student Perception of Computer Based Testing in Kwara State Nigeria

2022 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Student Perception ◽  
Student Assessment ◽  
University Administrators ◽  
Testing Technique ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Computer Based Testing ◽  
The Creation ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Relationship

Computer Based Testing has become a prominent method in student assessment in Nigeria and student perception on this testing technique is paramount. This study examined the perception of undergraduate students towards computer based testing by comparing several modules studied by Undergraduate students in Nigeria which constitutes a major gap in literature. Results showed that majority of students preferred computer based testing to paper based testing but were not will to adopt this technique in all courses. Results further showed majority of students showed preference to paper based tests in Mathematics more than 50% of students had below average grades when the CBT technique was implemented. Similarly, students showed poor grades in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics, results further showed the relationship between computer and anxiety and performance in in Mathematics .This study has implications for university administrators in the creation of policies for Computer based testing

scholarly journals Computer-Based Testing: Score Equivalence and Testing Administration Mode Preference in a Comparative Evaluation Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
Hooshang Khoshsima ◽  
Seyyed Morteza Hashemi Toroujeni
Keyword(s):  
Evaluation Study ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Moderator Variables ◽  
Prior Testing ◽  
Mode Effect ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Computer Based Testing ◽  
Testing Mode ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The Relationship

The empirical evidences show that two identical Computer-Based Testing (henceforth CBT) and Paper-and-Pencil-Based Testing (henceforth PBT) do not always result in the same scores. Such conclusions are referred to as “the effect of testing administration mode” or “testing mode effect”. Moderators such as individual differences (e.g., prior computer experience or computer attitude) have been investigated [4] to see if they influence test takers’ performance. The Guidelines for Computer-Based Tests and Interpretations [1] recommended eliminating the possible effects of some moderator variables on test takers performance. This research was conducted to provide the required empirical evidences on the existence of distinctive effects caused by changing administration mode from conventional PBT to modern CBT. The relationship between testing mode preference on test takers’ CBT performance was also examined. Two equivalent tests and two questionnaires were used. Using descriptive statistics and ANOVA, the findings demonstrated that two CBT and PBT sets of scores were comparable. Additionally, prior testing mode preference and gender had no significant effect on test takers’ CBT score, and they were not considered the variables that might affect the performance on CBT.

Clinical evaluation of the CDI™ System 400 blood gas monitor

Perfusion ◽  
1994 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Staffan Svenmarker ◽  
Ronny Lindholm ◽  
Sören Häggmark ◽  
Erica Jansson ◽  
Sylvia Benze
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Performance ◽  
Venous Blood ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Blood Gas ◽  
Reference Analysis ◽  
Valid Instrument ◽  
Simple Regression Analysis ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Acceptable Agreement ◽  
Simple Regression

The CDI 400 blood gas monitor was evaluated by investigating its clinical performance in 30 patients undergoing cardiac surgery requiring cardiopulmonary bypass. Arterial and venous blood samples were withdrawn during stable hypothermic conditions. Reference analysis was performed on the ABL4 blood gas analyser. A total of 229 samples were included for calculations of bias and precision. Simple regression analysis was utilized to illustrate the relationship between the tested monitor and its reference. Results revealed an acceptable agreement for pH and arterial pO2 measurements. Venous pO2 bias and precision were poor (+0.76 ± 1.07 kPa). Arterial and venous pCO2 were generally overestimated (+0.5 ± 0.4 kPa and +0.2 ± 0.4 kPa). Performance given as correlation coefficients indicated a similar pattern. Slopes and intercepts deviated from the line of identity for all parameters analysed. In summary: the CDI 400 is a valid instrument in guiding the perfusionist with crucial trend information. However, its general performance implies that a reference blood gas analyser is still needed.

Reliability of the Minimum Masking Level as Outcome Variable in Tinnitus Clinical Research

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 429-435
Author(s):  
Patricia C. Mancini ◽  
Richard S. Tyler ◽  
Hyung Jin Jun ◽  
Tang-Chuan Wang ◽  
Helena Ji ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Reliable Estimate ◽  
Moderate Correlation ◽  
Trained Subjects ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Minimum Intensity

Purpose The minimum masking level (MML) is the minimum intensity of a stimulus required to just totally mask the tinnitus. Treatments aimed at reducing the tinnitus itself should attempt to measure the magnitude of the tinnitus. The objective of this study was to evaluate the reliability of the MML. Method Sample consisted of 59 tinnitus patients who reported stable tinnitus. We obtained MML measures on two visits, separated by about 2–3 weeks. We used two noise types: speech-shaped noise and high-frequency emphasis noise. We also investigated the relationship between the MML and tinnitus loudness estimates and the Tinnitus Handicap Questionnaire (THQ). Results There were differences across the different noise types. The within-session standard deviation averaged across subjects varied between 1.3 and 1.8 dB. Across the two sessions, the Pearson correlation coefficients, range was r = .84. There was a weak relationship between the dB SL MML and loudness, and between the MML and the THQ. A moderate correlation ( r = .44) was found between the THQ and loudness estimates. Conclusions We conclude that the dB SL MML can be a reliable estimate of tinnitus magnitude, with expected standard deviations in trained subjects of about 1.5 dB. It appears that the dB SL MML and loudness estimates are not closely related.

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