Identifying Factors Influencing Computer Science Aptitude and Achievement

AbstractThis paper considers the effect of eight factors on computer science aptitude and achievement. Aptitude is measured by a computer science aptitude test and achievement is measured by a final examination. High school performance was the first factor selected for both aptitude and achievement by a stepwise regression procedure. The high school mathematics background as well as any university mathematics background were the next two factors selected for computer science aptitude. Previous computer science education and the age of the student were selected on steps two and three, respectively, for computer science achievement.