An Analysis of the Effect of ASVAB Waivers on A-School Academic Attrition

Abstract

The purpose of this thesis was to analyze the effect of ASVAB waivers on A-School academic attrition. This was accomplished by developing a Statistical Analysis System (SAS) computer program, using extracts of the Enlisted Training Tracking File (TRAINTRACK) and the Navy Enlisted Classification Tracking File (NECTRACK). A review of literature was also undertaken to provide a summary of available information on factors that influence attrition, aptitude testing and ASVAB validity, trends in academic attrition, and criteria for the selection of waived students to attend Navy A- School. The data base was explored by conducting an analysis of those individuals who did not have the prerequisite ASVAB score, and then comparing their A-School academic performance with those who had attained the prerequisite score. Several recommendations are offered concerning the policy of allowing ASVAB waivered individuals to attend specific high attrition A-School pipelines. In addition, further study is recommended, using the programs developed for this analysis, to analyze the A-School academic performance of ASVAB qualified and waivered students.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA241788

Entities

People

  • Roland J. Yardley

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Attrition
  • Classification
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Databases
  • Education
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Losses
  • Military Personnel
  • Minority Groups
  • Personnel Management
  • Recruiting
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Students
  • Training
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Education

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  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Naval Personnel Management