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The main purpose of this study is to investigate the predictive validity of the 2003 University Student Selection Examination (OSS). For this purpose, freshman grade point average (FGPA) in higher education was predicted by raw scores, standard scores, and placement scores (YEP). This study has been conducted on a research group. In this study, six programs--which accept students by verbal, numerical and equal weighted scores--were selected. These programs are agricultural engineering, civil engineering, law, business administration, social studies education, Turkish Language and Literature. The study was conducted with 2103 students from these programs. Data related with dependent variables used in this study has been gathered from universities' student affairs information centers. Data related with independent variables has been received from the Student Selection and Placement Center (OSYM). Stepwise regression analysis was used in order to analyze the data. It was found that the significant predictors of students' FGPA is YEP which is used for the placement of agricultural engineering, civil engineering, and social studies education program students, Y-OSS SAY scores which is not used for the placement of business administration program students and three YEP's (Y-OSS SOZ, Y-OSS SAY, Y-OSS EA) which is used for the placement of law program students. (Contains 1 table.)

The main purpose of this study is to investigate the predictive validity of the 2003 University Student Selection Examination (ÖSS). For this purpose, freshman grade point average (FGPA) in higher education was predicted by raw scores, standard scores, and placement scores (YEP). This study has been conducted on a research group. In this study, six programs -which accept students by verbal, numerical and equal weighted scoreswere selected. These programs are agricultural engineering, civil engineering, law, business administration, social studies education, Turkish Language and Literature. The study was conducted with 2103 students from these programs. Data related with dependent variables used in this study has been gathered from universities' student aff airs information centers. Data related with independent variables has been received from the Student Selection and Placement Center (OSYM). Stepwise regression analysis was used in order to analyze the data. It was found that the significant predictors of students' FGPA is YEP which is used for the placement of agricultural engineering, civil engineering, and social studies education program students, Y-OSS SAY scores which is not used for the placement of business administration program students and three YEP's (Y-OSS SOZ, Y-OSS SAY, Y-OSS EA) which is used for the placement of law program students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The purpose of this study is to determine the factorial structure of Secondary School Institutions Student Selection and Placement Test and Which factors is reasonable enough to predict the academic level secondary school institutions. In order to achieve this, the factor structures of OKÖSYS have been determined by analyzing the sample data from 10.000 individuals chosen randomly from 83.307 individuals who passed the exam that was held in country-wide in 1999. Eight structures have been found after factor analysis. After that, it has been investigated by using stepwise regression analysis which factors can predict the achievement of 9th grade. As a result of the research, it has been found that 28% of the academic achievement of the first grade in secondary school had been explained by almost all of the higher order thinking skills that were measured by the test. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this study is to determine whether the tests used in Secondary School Institutions Student Selection and Placement Test (SSISSPT) is reasonable enough to predict the academic level of secondary school institutions. For this study, 9 of the Anatolian High Schools found in Ankara were chosen among 31 Anatolian High Schools. The relation between test scores and achievement scores was analyzed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient. The tests used in SSISSPT and predict the academic achievement in courses for the first year of the high school were gradual multiple regression analysis. As a result of this research, it has been found that SSISSPT was a quite reliable test. The correlation between test scores changes between 0,32 and 0,64, and the correlation between test scores and the achievement scores were found significant. It is has also been observed that Turkish and Math Tests were important predictors in predicting the achievement in the secondary education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]