A Correlational Analysis of UTME and Post-UTME Performances
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2022
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Algerian Scientific Journal Platform
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This study aimed to empirically shed light on the debate concerning the scrapping of post
UTME as an entrance examination in tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The study, therefore,
examined whether there is a significant difference between UTME and post-UTME
performances. Six tertiary institutions in Kwara State were selected for the study. A sample
of 600 undergraduates was selected through simple random sampling across different
departments in the institutions comprising 224 male and 349 female undergraduates, while 27
questionnaires were not returned. Data collected for the study were analysed using STATA
12.0 using correlation analysis and t-test. The results showed that there is a positive
relationship between post-UTME and UTME. There is a low correlation coefficient (0.078)
between UTME and post-UTME performance of the students. Based on the study of the
findings of this study, the post-UTME examination should be retained as part of the
admission process as it is significantly different from the UTME examination based on the t
test conducted.
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4. Aromasodun O. M (2022). A correlational analysis of UTME and Post-UTME performances. Insights Journal for Legal and Economic Studies, 2(1), 110-121. https://asjp.cerist.dz/en/article/183189