Sample R-score Calculation 2
Question: If I go elsewhere, there won't be as many good students and so I'll stand out. Won't my R-score be higher?
Hypothetical scenario
(with weaker students at another college, leading to wider course grade spread)
Marianopolis |
Other |
Difference |
|
Student's course grade |
80 |
80 |
0 |
Group course average |
75 |
70 |
5 |
|
Group course standard deviation |
10.0 |
13.0 |
- 3.0 |
Group high school average |
80.0 |
75.0 |
5.0 |
Student's course R-score |
29.29 |
28.85 |
0.44 |
Going elsewhere is a disadvantage |
|||
Base |
25.00 |
25.00 |
0.00 |
Z-score component |
2.50 |
3.85 |
-1.35 |
Group Strength component |
1.79 |
0.00 |
1.79 |
R-score |
29.29 |
28.85 |
0.44 |
Answer:
No, because the group strength elsewhere will drag your R-score down. Also, if you are an above average student, then the wider distribution of grades (the higher standard deviation) will also drag your R-score down.
