The effect of varsity athletics on midshipman performance
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Authors
Harvey, M. Christopher
Subjects
Varsity athletics
Midshipman performance
Hierarchical regression
Academic performance average
Military performance average
Conduct grade
Honor violation
Midshipman performance
Hierarchical regression
Academic performance average
Military performance average
Conduct grade
Honor violation
Advisors
Laurence, Janice
Estrada, Armando
Date of Issue
2003-06
Date
June 2003
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
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Abstract
This study will examine the statistical effects of varsity athletics on Naval Academy Midshipman performance. Academic performance averages, military performance averages, conduct grade, and honor violation are analyzed with respect to Midshipmen participating in varsity athletics versus non-varsity athletics. Using hierarchical regression analysis, the expectation is that varsity athletes make up the upper-echelon of the Brigade of Midshipmen than non-varsity athletes. In the analysis however, no statistical significance is discovered with respect to varsity athletics, and that, consequently, varsity athletes perform to the same degree as non-varsity athletes. The results further outline the need for better prediction measures of Midshipman Performance.
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xiv, 35 p. : ill. (some col.)
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.