Study Hours vs. Exam Results: Academic Success of Students through Performance Prediction

Study Hours vs. Exam Results: Academic Success of Students through Performance Prediction
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© 2024 by IJETT Journal
Volume-72 Issue-7
Year of Publication : 2024
Author : Lida Asencios-Trujillo, Lucia Asencios-Trujillo, Carlos La-Rosa-Longobardi, Djamila Gallegos-Espinoza
DOI : 10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V72I7P113

How to Cite?

Lida Asencios-Trujillo, Lucia Asencios-Trujillo, Carlos La-Rosa-Longobardi, Djamila Gallegos-Espinoza, "Study Hours vs. Exam Results: Academic Success of Students through Performance Prediction," International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology, vol. 72, no. 7, pp. 118-123, 2024. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V72I7P113

Abstract
This study investigates the correlation between study hours and students' exam results to identify key predictors of academic success. Using a dataset of 500 records that include study hours, previous exam scores, and pass/fail outcomes, we applied regression models and machine learning to analyze the influence of these factors on exam performance. Our findings indicate that while study hours have a significant impact on the likelihood of passing an exam, previous exam scores provide a more accurate prediction of the outcome. This study highlights the importance of considering multiple factors when assessing academic performance and suggests targeted strategies to improve educational outcomes. The implications of these results could guide educators and policymakers in developing more effective interventions to support student success.

Keywords
Academic performance, Student success prediction, Predictive models in education, Influence of study hours, Academic history.

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