Correlation between allied medical courses admission test score and academic performance of radiologic technology students

Date of Completion

2011

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology

Keywords

Academic Performance, Students, Radiologic Technology, College Students, College Admission Test

Abstract

This study used descriptive-correlation design, specifically documentary analysis through examining the records coming from university registrar’s office. Fifty (50) junior radiologic technology students were selected as respondents using purposive sampling. The data gathered was treated using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, ANOVA and Pearson product moment of correlation. The study concluded that, (1) The male and female participants were equal in number. Majority came from private secondary schools and had a monthly family income of P21,000- P50,000; (2) Overall allied medical courses admission test (AMCAT) scores showed an above average performance while the overall academic performance of the respondents showed a good performance; (3) The overall AMCAT scores of the respondents were the same regardless of their gender, school type and socio-economic status; (4) The overall academic performance of the respondents differed when grouped according to gender. However, they were the same regardless of their secondary school type and socio-economic status; (5) There was a significant relationship between AMCAT scores and academic performance of the respondents.

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