SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELECTING PREDICTORS FOR A STUDENT RISK MODEL

Systems and methods may automatically generate institution-specific, program-specific or course-specific student risk assessment models from an arbitrary set of potential risk predictors. Student data from previously completed courses are collected and used to create a design matrix of predictor val...

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Main Authors ALEXANDER, BRIAN, ZELENKA, ANNE T, SANNIER, ANDREW J
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
French
Published 27.06.2014
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CALCULATING
COMPUTING
COUNTING
DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS OR METHODS, SPECIALLY ADAPTED FORADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL, SUPERVISORYOR FORECASTING PURPOSES
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SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE,COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL, SUPERVISORY OR FORECASTINGPURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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Summary:Systems and methods may automatically generate institution-specific, program-specific or course-specific student risk assessment models from an arbitrary set of potential risk predictors. Student data from previously completed courses are collected and used to create a design matrix of predictor values and an outcome vector. The system determines the coefficients for the model using an automated predictor selection method, such as lasso logistic regression. The system uses the model with current student data to assess an outcome probability, such as the risk of a current student from failing or dropping a course. In addition to an overall risk assessment model, component models focused on particular components of risk, such as performance, participation, attendance, timeliness, or student profile, can be generated. The component models may be used along with the overall risk assessment model to help explain the reasons behind the risk assessment.
Bibliography:Application Number: CA20132838119