due on 02/02/16 - STATISTICS - DATA ANALYSIS assignment - follow the sample

The counts (N) displayed above are unweighted. For weighted counts, please see the Frequency Distribution.

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Community College Survey of Student Engagement - 2012 Cohort

2012 Means Report - Main Survey

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2012 Cohort

Item Variable N Mean

Item 4: In your experiences at this college during the current school year, about how often have you done each of the following?

1 = Never, 2 = Sometimes, 3 = Often, 4 = Very often

4a. Asked questions in class or contributed to class discussions [ACTCOLL] CLQUEST 452,466 2.94

4b. Made a class presentation [ACTCOLL] CLPRESEN 450,644 2.11

4c. Prepared two or more drafts of a paper or assignment before turning it in [STUEFF] REWROPAP 448,944 2.52

4d. Worked on a paper or project that required integrating ideas or information from various sources [STUEFF] INTEGRAT 449,363 2.79

4e. Came to class without completing readings or assignments [STUEFF] CLUNPREP 448,365 1.82

4f. Worked with other students on projects during class [ACTCOLL] CLASSGRP 447,686 2.51

4g. Worked with classmates outside of class to prepare class assignments [ACTCOLL] OCCGRP 449,022 1.92

4h. Tutored or taught other students (paid or voluntary) [ACTCOLL] TUTOR 449,957 1.39

4i. Participated in a community-based project as a part of a regular course [ACTCOLL] COMMPROJ 447,799 1.33

4j. Used the Internet or instant messaging to work on an assignment INTERNET 447,849 3.01

4k. Used e-mail to communicate with an instructor [STUFAC] EMAIL 448,743 2.81

4l. Discussed grades or assignments with an instructor [STUFAC] FACGRADE 449,208 2.59

4m. Talked about career plans with an instructor or advisor [STUFAC] FACPLANS 448,249 2.08

4n. Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with instructors outside of class [STUFAC] FACIDEAS 447,421 1.77

4o. Received prompt feedback (written or oral) from instructors on your performance [STUFAC] FACFEED 448,283 2.70

The counts (N) displayed above are unweighted. For weighted counts, please see the Frequency Distribution.

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Community College Survey of Student Engagement - 2012 Cohort

2012 Means Report - Main Survey

[Weighted]

2012 Cohort

Item Variable N Mean

Item 4: In your experiences at this college during the current school year, about how often have you done each of the following?

1 = Never, 2 = Sometimes, 3 = Often, 4 = Very often

4p. Worked harder than you thought you could to meet an instructor's standards or expectations [ACCHALL] WORKHARD 448,682 2.61

4q. Worked with instructors on activities other than coursework [STUFAC] FACOTH 445,032 1.43

4r. Discussed ideas from your readings or classes with others outside of class (students, family members, co-workers, etc.) [ACTCOLL]

OOCIDEAS 449,766 2.57

4s. Had serious conversations with students of a different race or ethnicity other than your own DIVRSTUD 449,227 2.42

4t. Had serious conversations with students who differ from you in terms of their religious beliefs, political opinions, or personal values

DIFFSTUD 448,590 2.35

4u. Skipped class SKIPCLAS 450,198 1.54

Item 5: During the current school year, how much has your coursework at this college emphasized the following mental activities?

1 = Very little, 2 = Some, 3 = Quite a bit, 4 = Very much

5a. Memorizing facts, ideas, or methods from your courses and readings so you can repeat them in pretty much the same form MEMORIZE 450,887 2.86

5b. Analyzing the basic elements of an idea, experience, or theory [ACCHALL] ANALYZE 449,410 2.90

5c. Synthesizing and organizing ideas, information, or experiences in new ways [ACCHALL] SYNTHESZ 447,425 2.78

5d. Making judgments about the value or soundness of information, arguments, or methods [ACCHALL] EVALUATE 447,897 2.61

5e. Applying theories or concepts to practical problems or in new situations [ACCHALL] APPLYING 448,714 2.71

5f. Using information you have read or heard to perform a new skill [ACCHALL] PERFORM 450,307 2.83

The counts (N) displayed above are unweighted. For weighted counts, please see the Frequency Distribution.

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2012 Means Report - Main Survey

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2012 Cohort

Item Variable N Mean

Item 6: During the current school year, about how much reading and writing have you done at this college?

1 = None, 2 = Between 1 and 4, 3 = Between 5 and 10, 4 = Between 11 and 20, 5 = More than 20

6a. Number of assigned textbooks, manuals, books, or book-length packs of course readings [ACCHALL] READASGN 446,983 2.91

6b. Number of books read on your own (not assigned) for personal enjoyment or academic enrichment [STUEFF] READOWN 447,031 2.10

6c. Number of written papers or reports of any length [ACCHALL] WRITEANY 446,699 2.90

Item 7

1 = Extremely easy ... 7 = Extremely challenging

7. Mark the response that best represents the extent to which your examinations during the current school year have challenged you to do your best work at this college [ACCHALL]

EXAMS 430,109 4.99

Item 9: How much does this college emphasize each of the following?

1 = Very little, 2 = Some, 3 = Quite a bit, 4 = Very much

9a. Encouraging you to spend significant amounts of time studying [ACCHALL] ENVSCHOL 446,788 3.02

9b. Providing the support you need to help you succeed at this college [SUPPORT] ENVSUPRT 446,057 3.00

9c. Encouraging contact among students from different economic, social, and racial or ethnic backgrounds [SUPPORT] ENVDIVRS 444,405 2.55

9d. Helping you cope with your non-academic responsibilities (work, family, etc.) [SUPPORT] ENVNACAD 444,433 1.97

9e. Providing the support you need to thrive socially [SUPPORT] ENVSOCAL 442,322 2.19

9f. Providing the financial support you need to afford your education [SUPPORT] FINSUPP 443,352 2.56

9g. Using computers in academic work ENVCOMP 446,036 3.20

The counts (N) displayed above are unweighted. For weighted counts, please see the Frequency Distribution.

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2012 Means Report - Main Survey

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2012 Cohort

Item Variable N Mean

Item 10: About how many hours do you spend in a typical 7-day week doing each of the following?

0 = None, 1 = 1-5 hours, 2 = 6-10 hours, 3 = 11-20 hours, 4 = 21-30 hours, 5 = More than 30 hours

10a. Preparing for class (studying, reading, writing, rehearsing, doing homework, or other activites related to your program) [STUEFF]

ACADPR01 445,772 2.02

10b. Working for pay PAYWORK 444,155 2.78

10c. Participating in college-sponsored activities (organizations, campus publications, student government, intercollegiate or intramural sports, etc.)

COCURR01 444,638 0.29

10d. Providing care for dependents living with you (parents, children, spouse, etc.) CAREDE01 443,401 1.83

10e. Commuting to and from classes COMMUTE 444,217 1.35

Item 11: Mark the number that best represents the quality of your relationships with people at this college.

1 = Unfriendly, unsupportive, sense of alienation ... 7 = Friendly, supportive, sense of belonging

11a. Other students ENVSTU 446,196 5.49

11b. Instructors ENVFAC 446,258 5.68

11c. Administrative personnel and offices ENVADM 445,404 4.97

Item 12: How much has your experience at this college contributed to your knowledge, skills, and personal development in the following areas?

1 = Very little, 2 = Some, 3 = Quite a bit, 4 = Very much

12a. Acquiring a broad general education GNGENLED 444,189 2.98

12b. Acquiring job or work-related knowledge and skills GNWORK 443,296 2.58

12c. Writing clearly and effectively GNWRITE 443,726 2.77

12d. Speaking clearly and effectively GNSPEAK 443,420 2.68

12e. Thinking critically and analytically GNANALY 443,322 2.94

The counts (N) displayed above are unweighted. For weighted counts, please see the Frequency Distribution.

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2012 Means Report - Main Survey

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2012 Cohort

Item Variable N Mean

Item 12: How much has your experience at this college contributed to your knowledge, skills, and personal development in the following areas?

1 = Very little, 2 = Some, 3 = Quite a bit, 4 = Very much

12f. Solving numerical problems GNSOLVE 442,878 2.67

12g. Using computing and information technology GNCMPTS 443,032 2.79

12h. Working effectively with others GNOTHERS 443,357 2.78

12i. Learning effectively on your own GNINQ 443,363 2.95

12j. Understanding yourself GNSELF 442,682 2.66

12k. Understanding people of other racial and ethnic backgrounds GNDIVERS 441,943 2.43

12l. Developing a personal code of values and ethics GNETHICS 441,941 2.43

12m. Contributing to the welfare of your community GNCOMMUN 440,983 2.06

12n. Developing clearer career goals CARGOAL 442,885 2.71

12o. Gaining information about career opportunities GAINCAR 443,564 2.58

Item 13.1: How often do you use the following services at this college?

1 = Rarely/Never, 2 = Sometimes, 3 = Often (Don't know/N.A. category not included in means calculations)

13.1a. Academic advising/planning [SUPPORT] USEACAD 407,257 1.79

13.1b. Career counseling [SUPPORT] USECACOU 351,108 1.44

13.1c. Job placement assistance USEJOBPL 260,461 1.24

13.1d. Peer or other tutoring [STUEFF] USETUTOR 329,131 1.49

The counts (N) displayed above are unweighted. For weighted counts, please see the Frequency Distribution.

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Community College Survey of Student Engagement - 2012 Cohort

2012 Means Report - Main Survey

[Weighted]

2012 Cohort

Item Variable N Mean

Item 13.1: How often do you use the following services at this college?

1 = Rarely/Never, 2 = Sometimes, 3 = Often (Don't know/N.A. category not included in means calculations)

13.1e. Skill labs (writing, math, etc.) [STUEFF] USELAB 342,890 1.74

13.1f. Child care USECHLD 189,506 1.18

13.1g. Financial aid advising USEFAADV 358,912 1.89

13.1h. Computer lab [STUEFF] USECOMLB 384,389 2.09

13.1i. Student organizations USESTORG 282,040 1.37

13.1j. Transfer credit assistance USETRCRD 285,070 1.53

13.1k. Services to students with disabilities USEDISAB 188,716 1.31

Item 13.2: How satisfied are you with the following services at this college?

1 = Not at all, 2 = Somewhat, 3 = Very (N.A. category not included in means calculations)

13.2a. Academic advising/planning SATACAD 364,099 2.23

13.2b. Career counseling SATCACOU 253,809 2.05

13.2c. Job placement assistance SATJOBPL 162,082 1.81

13.2d. Peer or other tutoring SATTUTOR 227,473 2.19

13.2e. Skill labs (writing, math, etc.) SATLAB 257,033 2.29

13.2f. Child care SATCHLD 92,999 1.78

13.2g. Financial aid advising SATFAADV 305,457 2.24

The counts (N) displayed above are unweighted. For weighted counts, please see the Frequency Distribution.

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2012 Means Report - Main Survey

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2012 Cohort

Item Variable N Mean

Item 13.2: How satisfied are you with the following services at this college?

1 = Not at all, 2 = Somewhat, 3 = Very (N.A. category not included in means calculations)

13.2h. Computer lab SATCOMLB 338,079 2.50

13.2i. Student organizations SATSTORG 182,347 2.01

13.2j. Transfer credit assistance SATTRCRD 209,514 2.07

13.2k. Services to students with disabilities SATDISAB 111,137 2.04

Item 13.3: How important are the following services to you at this college?

1 = Not at all, 2 = Somewhat, 3 = Very

13.3a. Academic advising/planning IMPACAD 422,744 2.56

13.3b. Career counseling IMPCACOU 416,742 2.32

13.3c. Job placement assistance IMPJOBPL 411,099 2.09

13.3d. Peer or other tutoring IMPTUTOR 411,307 2.15

13.3e. Skill labs (writing, math, etc.) IMPLAB 409,640 2.23

13.3f. Child care IMPCHLD 406,496 1.74

13.3g. Financial aid advising IMPFAADV 412,079 2.48

13.3h. Computer lab IMPCOMLB 412,995 2.45

13.3i. Student organizations IMPSTORG 405,912 1.87

13.3j. Transfer credit assistance IMPTRCRD 410,448 2.24

The counts (N) displayed above are unweighted. For weighted counts, please see the Frequency Distribution.

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2012 Means Report - Main Survey

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2012 Cohort

Item Variable N Mean

Item 13.3: How important are the following services to you at this college?

1 = Not at all, 2 = Somewhat, 3 = Very

13.3k. Services to students with disabilities IMPDISAB 408,707 2.05

Item 14: How likely is it that the following issues would cause you to withdraw from class or from this college?

1 = Not likely, 2 = Somewhat likely, 3 = Likely, 4 = Very likely

14a. Working full-time WRKFULL 442,510 2.21

14b. Caring for dependents CAREDEP 441,277 1.93

14c. Academically unprepared ACADUNP 439,870 1.68

14d. Lack of finances LACKFIN 441,191 2.50

14e. Transfer to a 4-year college or university TRANSFER 441,492 2.44

Item 15

1 = Not very, 2 = Somewhat, 3 = Quite a bit, 4 = Extremely

15. How supportive are your friends of your attending this college? FRNDSUPP 443,313 3.25

Item 16

1 = Not very, 2 = Somewhat, 3 = Quite a bit, 4 = Extremely

16. How supportive is your immediate family of your attending this college? FAMSUPP 442,226 3.50

Item 23

0 = None, 1 = 1-14 credits, 2 = 15-29 credits, 3 = 30-44 credits, 4 = 45-60 credits, 5 = Over 60 credits

23. How many total credit hours have you earned at this college, not counting the courses you are currently taking this term? TOTCHRS 439,522 2.07

The counts (N) displayed above are unweighted. For weighted counts, please see the Frequency Distribution.

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2012 Means Report - Main Survey

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Item Variable N Mean

Item 25

1 = None, 2 = 1 class, 3 = 2 classes, 4 = 3 classes, 5 = 4 classes or more credits

25. How many classes are you presently taking at other institutions? OTHINST 443,964 1.40

Item 27

1 = Poor, 2 = Fair, 3 = Good, 4 = Excellent

27. How would you evaluate your entire educational experience at this college? ENTIREXP 444,260 3.14