Interpreting the Mean Comparisons Report
Sample
Statistical Significance
The Mean Comparisons report is based on information from all
r andomly selected students for both your institution and your
Items with mean differences that are larger than would be
expected by chance alone are noted with one, two, or
three asterisks, referring to three significance levels
(p<.05, p< .01, and p<.001). The smaller the significance
level, the smaller the likelihood that the difference is due
to chance. Statistical significance does not guarantee the
result is substantive or important. Large sample sizes (like
those produced by NSSE) tend to generate more
statistically significant results even though the magnitude
of mean differences may be inconsequential. It is
recommended to start by interpreting only those items
with three asterisks (p<.001) and to consult effect sizes
(see below) to judge the practical meaning of the results.
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comparison institutions. Targeted oversamples (i.e., non-randomly
selected students) are not included in this report.
Variables
The items from the NSSE survey appear in the left column in the same
order and wording as they appear on the instrument. The name of
each variable appears in the second column for easy reference to your
data file and the summary statistics at the end of this section.
Response options are also provided to help you interpret the
statistics.
Benchmark
Items that comprise the five “Benchmarks of Effective
Educational Practice” are indicated by the following:
LAC=Level of
Academic Challenge
ACL=Active and
Collaborative Learning
SFI=Student-Faculty
Interaction
EEE=Enriching
Educational
Experiences
SCE=Supportive
Campus Environment
Mean
The mean is the
weighted arithmetic
average of student
responses on a
particular item. Means
are provided for your
institution and all
comparison groups.
For more information
about weighting go to:
www.nsse.iub.edu/html/2006_inst_report.htm.
Class
Results are reported separately for first-year students (FY)
and seniors (SR). Institution-reported class ranks are used.
1
Effect Size
Effect size indicates the “practical significance” of the mean
difference. It is calculated by dividing the mean difference by the
standard deviation of the group with which the institution is being
compared. In practice, an effect size of .2 is often considered small,
.5 moderate, and .8 large. A positive sign indicates that your
institution's mean was greater, thus showing an affirmative result
for your institution. A negative sign indicates the institution lags
behind the comparison group, suggesting that the student behavior
or institutional practice represented by the item may warrant
attention. An exception to this interpretation is the “coming to
class unprepared” item (item 1f.) where a negative sign is preferred
(i.e., meaning fewer students reporting coming to class unprepared).
U.S. institutions include only U.S. schools in their comparison groups. Canadian institutions contain both Canadian and U.S. institutions.
NSSE 2006 Mean Comparisons
Michigan Technological University
Michigan Tech compared with:
Michigan
Tech
Variable
1.
b.
Mean
a
Mean
a
Sig
b
Size
c
NSSE 2006
Effect
Mean
a
Sig
b
Size
c
Effect
Mean
a
Sig
b
Size
c
In your experience at your institution during the current school year, about how often
have you done each of the following? 1=never, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=very often
Asked questions in class or
contributed to class discussions
CLQUEST
Made a class presentation
CLPRESEN
Prepared two or more drafts of a
paper or assignment before turning it
in
REWROPAP
d.
Worked on a paper or project that
required integrating ideas or
information from
various sources
INTEGRAT
e.
Included diverse perspectives
(different races, religions, genders,
political beliefs, etc.) in class
discussions or writing assignments
DIVCLASS
c.
AITU
Effect
Class
Academic and Intellectual Experiences
a.
a
Benchmark
Carnegie
Peers
ACL
ACL
FY
2.52
2.76 *** -.30
2.65 ** -.15
2.78 *** -.31
SR
2.70
2.90 *** -.23
2.96 *** -.30
3.06 *** -.42
FY
2.37
2.37
2.09 *** .35
2.23 *** .17
SR
2.57
2.89 *** -.39
2.69
-.14
2.80 *** -.26
FY
2.25
2.32
2.62 *** -.38
2.65 *** -.41
SR
2.24
2.36
2.48 *** -.26
2.49 *** -.26
FY
2.91
2.93
2.97
3.03 ** -.15
SR
3.11
3.25 ** -.18
3.25 ** -.18
3.30 *** -.25
FY
2.64
2.50 **
.16
2.72
2.76
SR
2.14
2.26
-.13
2.71 *** -.61
2.78 *** -.71
*
*
-.14
*
*
-.13
Weighted by gender, enrollment status, and institutional size.
b
* p<.05 ** p<.01 *** p<.001 (2-tailed).
c
Mean difference divided by comparison group standard deviation.
1
NSSE 2006 Mean Comparisons
Michigan Technological University
Michigan Tech compared with:
Michigan
Tech
Variable
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
a
Come to class without completing
readings or assignments
CLUNPREP
Worked with other students on
projects during class
CLASSGRP
Worked with classmates outside of
class to
prepare class assignments
Put together ideas or concepts from
different courses when completing
assignments or during class
discussions
Tutored or taught other students
(paid or voluntary)
Participated in a community-based
project (e.g. service learning) as part
of a regular course
OCCGRP
Benchmark
ACL
ACL
INTIDEAS
TUTOR
COMMPROJ
ACL
ACL
Carnegie
Peers
AITU
Effect
Class
Mean
a
Mean
a
Sig
b
Size
c
NSSE 2006
Effect
Mean
a
Sig
b
Size
c
Effect
Mean
a
Sig
b
Size
c
FY
2.16
1.99 *** .23
2.11
2.03 **
SR
2.35
2.21
2.17 *** .23
2.12 *** .29
FY
2.60
2.56
2.39 *** .25
2.40 *** .24
SR
2.43
2.56
2.47
2.51
FY
3.02
2.95
2.36 *** .76
2.36 *** .77
SR
3.28
3.29
2.79 *** .54
2.75 *** .59
FY
2.59
2.70
2.55
2.57
SR
2.97
3.04
2.90
2.91
FY
1.92
2.07
1.71 *** .26
1.67 *** .31
SR
2.28
2.26
1.89 *** .41
1.88 *** .41
FY
1.36
1.40
1.51 *** -.19
1.50 *** -.18
SR
1.49
1.45
1.66 *** -.19
1.69 *** -.22
*
*
*
*
.17
-.15
-.13
-.15
.17
Weighted by gender, enrollment status, and institutional size.
b
* p<.05 ** p<.01 *** p<.001 (2-tailed).
c
Mean difference divided by comparison group standard deviation.
2
NSSE 2006 Mean Comparisons
Michigan Technological University
Michigan Tech compared with:
Michigan
Tech
l.
m.
n.
o.
p.
q.
r.
a
Carnegie
Peers
AITU
Effect
NSSE 2006
Effect
Effect
Variable
Benchmark
Class
Used an electronic medium (listserv,
chat group, Internet, instant
messaging, etc.) to discuss or
complete an assignment
ITACADEM
EEE
FY
2.63
2.89 *** -.26
2.69
2.64
SR
2.77
3.05 *** -.28
2.88
2.85
Used e-mail to communicate with an
instructor
EMAIL
FY
2.91
3.06 ** -.18
3.02
SR
3.28
3.29
3.31
FY
2.38
2.62 *** -.29
2.51
*
-.14
2.56 *** -.21
SR
2.64
2.80 ** -.18
2.76
*
-.13
2.79 ** -.17
FY
1.97
2.11
-.16
2.07
2.11 ** -.15
SR
2.24
2.49 *** -.27
2.33
2.41 ** -.17
FY
1.71
1.92 *** -.24
1.75
1.81
SR
2.00
2.13
-.14
2.02
2.08
FY
2.54
2.68 ** -.17
2.50
2.58
SR
2.75
2.76
2.69
2.76
FY
2.38
2.55 ** -.19
2.54 ** -.19
2.58 *** -.23
SR
2.55
2.61
2.67
2.69 ** -.16
Discussed grades or assignments with
an instructor
FACGRADE
Talked about career plans with a
faculty member
or advisor
FACPLANS
Discussed ideas from your readings or
classes
with faculty members outside of class
FACIDEAS
Received prompt written or oral
feedback from faculty on your
academic performance
FACFEED
Worked harder than you thought you
could to meet an instructor's
standards or expectations
WORKHARD
SFI
SFI
SFI
SFI
LAC
Mean
a
Mean
a
Sig
*
*
b
Size
c
Mean
a
Sig
*
b
Size
c
-.12
Mean
a
3.01
Sig
*
b
Size
c
-.12
3.31
*
-.14
*
-.12
Weighted by gender, enrollment status, and institutional size.
b
* p<.05 ** p<.01 *** p<.001 (2-tailed).
c
Mean difference divided by comparison group standard deviation.
3
NSSE 2006 Mean Comparisons
Michigan Technological University
Michigan Tech compared with:
Michigan
Tech
s.
t.
u.
v.
a
Worked with faculty members on
activities other than coursework
(committees, orientation, student life
activities, etc.)
Discussed ideas from your readings or
classes with others outside of class
(students, family members, coworkers, etc.)
Had serious conversations with
students of a different race or
ethnicity than your own
Had serious conversations with
students who are very different from
you in terms of their religious beliefs,
political opinions, or personal values
AITU
Effect
Variable
Benchmark
Class
FACOTHER
SFI
FY
1.62
1.74
SR
1.95
2.03
FY
2.52
2.65
SR
2.67
FY
OOCIDEAS
DIVRSTUD
DIFFSTU2
ACL
EEE
EEE
Carnegie
Peers
Mean
a
Mean
a
Sig
*
b
Size
c
Effect
Mean
a
Size
c
Effect
Mean
a
Sig
b
Size
c
1.75 *** .22
1.81
2.68 ** -.18
2.69 ** -.19
2.74
2.85 *** -.22
2.84 *** -.21
2.25
2.74 *** -.47
2.54 *** -.28
2.55 *** -.29
SR
2.36
2.67 *** -.30
2.64 *** -.28
2.64 *** -.28
FY
2.59
2.85 *** -.26
2.66
2.68
SR
2.59
2.75
2.67
2.71
*
-.17
*
b
1.56
-.15
1.51
Sig
.13
*
-.14
NSSE 2006
*
*
.15
-.13
Weighted by gender, enrollment status, and institutional size.
b
* p<.05 ** p<.01 *** p<.001 (2-tailed).
c
Mean difference divided by comparison group standard deviation.
4
NSSE 2006 Mean Comparisons
Michigan Technological University
Michigan Tech compared with:
Michigan
Tech
Variable
2.
b.
c.
d.
Memorizing facts, ideas, or methods
from your courses and readings so
you can repeat them in pretty much
the same form
Analyzing the basic elements of an
idea, experience, or theory, such as
examining a particular case or
situation in depth and considering its
components
Synthesizing and organizing ideas,
information, or experiences into new,
more complex interpretations and
relationships
Making judgments about the value of
information, arguments, or methods,
such as examining how others
gathered and interpreted data and
assessing the soundness of their
conclusions
AITU
Effect
Class
Mean
a
Mean
a
Sig
b
Size
c
NSSE 2006
Effect
Mean
a
Sig
b
Size
c
Effect
Mean
a
Sig
b
Size
c
During the current school year, how much has your coursework emphasized the
following mental activities? 1=very little, 2=some, 3=quite a bit, 4=very much
Mental Activities
a.
a
Benchmark
Carnegie
Peers
MEMORIZE
ANALYZE
SYNTHESZ
EVALUATE
LAC
LAC
FY
2.69
2.70
2.91 *** -.26
2.87 *** -.21
SR
2.60
2.63
2.78 ** -.20
2.74
FY
3.03
3.20 *** -.23
3.05
3.06
SR
3.17
3.27
-.15
3.22
3.22
FY
2.79
2.95 ** -.19
2.81
2.83
SR
2.92
2.99
2.99
3.01
FY
2.78
2.83
2.78
2.82
SR
2.86
2.93
2.92
2.94
*
*
-.15
LAC
Weighted by gender, enrollment status, and institutional size.
b
* p<.05 ** p<.01 *** p<.001 (2-tailed).
c
Mean difference divided by comparison group standard deviation.
5
NSSE 2006 Mean Comparisons
Michigan Technological University
Michigan Tech compared with:
Michigan
Tech
e.
3.
Benchmark
APPLYING
LAC
a
Mean
a
Sig
b
Size
c
Effect
Mean
a
Sig
b
Size
c
Effect
Mean
a
Sig
b
Size
c
3.29 *** -.29
2.98
2.98
3.26
3.35
3.16
3.17
FY
3.33
3.22
3.23
3.26
SR
2.80
3.00 ** -.21
3.14 *** -.34
3.18 *** -.38
FY
1.91
2.04
2.05
2.06 ** -.16
SR
2.18
2.21
2.20
FY
1.32
1.30
1.23
*
.15
1.25
SR
1.70
1.93 *** -.28
1.61
*
.13
1.64
FY
2.14
2.28 ** -.16
2.24
*
-.12
2.29 *** -.17
SR
2.48
2.51
2.49
2.59
FY
3.38
3.00 *** .37
3.04 *** .32
3.05 *** .31
SR
2.96
2.80
2.95
2.98
During the current school year, about how much reading and writing have you done?
1=none, 2=between 1 and 4, 3=between 5 and 10, 4=between 11 and 20, 5=more
Number of assigned textbooks, books,
or
book-length packs of course readings
READASGN
b.
Number of books read on your own
(not assigned) for personal enjoyment
or academic enrichment
READOWN
Number of written papers or reports
of 20 pages or more
WRITEMOR
Number of written papers or reports
between 5 and 19 pages
WRITEMID
Number of written papers or reports
of fewer than 5 pages
WRITESML
e.
Mean
NSSE 2006
3.06
FY
SR
a.
d.
AITU
Effect
Class
Reading and Writing
c.
a
Applying theories or concepts to
practical problems or in new
situations
Variable
Carnegie
Peers
LAC
LAC
LAC
LAC
*
*
*
.13
-.14
.14
*
-.15
2.21
Weighted by gender, enrollment status, and institutional size.
b
* p<.05 ** p<.01 *** p<.001 (2-tailed).
c
Mean difference divided by comparison group standard deviation.
6
NSSE 2006 Mean Comparisons
Michigan Technological University
Michigan Tech compared with:
Michigan
Tech
Variable
4.
b.
6.
a
PROBSETA
Number of problem sets that take you
less than an hour to complete
PROBSETB
Attended an art exhibit, gallery, play,
dance, or other theatre performance
a
Mean
a
Sig
b
Size
c
Effect
Mean
a
Sig
b
Size
c
Effect
Mean
a
Sig
b
Size
c
FY
2.90
3.13 ** -.20
2.65 *** .22
2.63 *** .25
SR
3.00
2.91
2.60 *** .32
2.57 *** .35
FY
2.97
2.81
2.77 **
2.74 **
SR
2.42
2.26
*
.13
.17
2.37
2.34
.19
1=very little to 7=very much
EXAMS
FY
5.50
5.60
5.42
5.42
SR
5.51
5.42
5.41
5.41
During the current school year, about how often have you done each of the following?
1=never, 2=sometimes, 3=often, 4=very often
Additional Collegiate Experiences
a.
Mean
NSSE 2006
In a typical week, how many homework problem sets do you complete?
1=none, 2=1-2, 3=3-4, 4=5-6, 5=more than 6
Number of problem sets that take you
more than an hour to complete
Examinations
To what extent have your
examinations during the current
school year challenged you to do your
best work?
AITU
Effect
Class
Problem Sets
a.
5.
Benchmark
Carnegie
Peers
ATDART05
FY
2.18
1.81 *** .48
2.12
SR
1.85
1.78
1.98
2.10
*
-.14
2.01 ** -.17
Weighted by gender, enrollment status, and institutional size.
b
* p<.05 ** p<.01 *** p<.001 (2-tailed).
c
Mean difference divided by comparison group standard deviation.
7
NSSE 2006 Mean Comparisons
Michigan Technological University
Michigan Tech compared with:
Michigan
Tech
Variable
b.
Exercised or participated in physical
fitness activities
EXRCSE05
c.
Participated in activities to enhance
your spirituality (worship, meditation,
prayer, etc.)
WORSHP05
d.
Examined the strengths and
weaknesses of your own views on a
topic or issue
OWNVIEW
e.
Tried to better understand someone
else's views by imagining how an issue
looks from his or her perspective
OTHRVIEW
Learned something that changed the
way you understand an issue or
concept
CHNGVIEW
f.
7.
Practicum, internship, field experience,
co-op experience, or clinical
assignment
AITU
Effect
Class
Mean
a
Mean
a
Sig
b
Size
c
NSSE 2006
Effect
Mean
a
Sig
b
Size
c
Effect
Mean
a
Sig
b
Size
c
FY
2.97
3.00
2.78 **
.18
2.77 *** .19
SR
3.02
2.94
2.70 *** .30
2.70 *** .31
FY
1.94
1.80
*
.14
2.21 *** -.23
2.09
*
-.13
SR
2.05
1.88
*
.16
2.36 *** -.26
2.18
*
-.12
FY
2.44
2.54
2.57 ** -.15
2.58 ** -.15
SR
2.47
2.54
2.70 *** -.26
2.69 *** -.26
FY
2.58
2.65
2.72 ** -.16
2.74 ** -.19
SR
2.59
2.68
2.83 *** -.28
2.83 *** -.28
FY
2.66
2.79
*
-.16
2.79 ** -.16
2.80 ** -.17
2.63
2.76
*
-.16
2.87 *** -.30
2.87 *** -.29
FY
.06
.05
.07
SR
.62
.57
.50
SR
Which of the following have you done or do you plan to do before you graduate from
your institution? (Recoded: 0=have not decided, do not plan to do, plan to do;
Enriching Educational Experiences
a.
a
Benchmark
Carnegie
Peers
INTERN04
EEE
.07
*** .25
.53
**
.18
Weighted by gender, enrollment status, and institutional size.
b
* p<.05 ** p<.01 *** p<.001 (2-tailed).
c
Mean difference divided by comparison group standard deviation.
8
NSSE 2006 Mean Comparisons
Michigan Technological University
Michigan Tech compared with:
Michigan
Tech
Benchmark
VOLNTR04
EEE
b.
Community service or volunteer work
c.
Participate in a learning community or
some other formal program where
groups of students take two or more
classes together
LRNCOM04
Work on a research project with a
faculty member outside of course or
program requirements
RESRCH04
Foreign language coursework
FORLNG04
d.
e.
f.
a
Variable
Study abroad
STDABR04
g.
Independent study or self-designed
major
INDSTD04
h.
Culminating senior experience
(capstone course, senior project or
thesis, comprehensive exam, etc.)
SNRX04
SFI
EEE
EEE
EEE
EEE
Carnegie
Peers
AITU
Effect
Class
Mean
a
Mean
a
Sig
b
Size
c
NSSE 2006
Effect
Mean
a
Sig
b
Size
c
Effect
Mean
a
Sig
b
Size
c
FY
.33
.38
.37
.37
SR
.62
.59
.57
.59
FY
.34
.12
*** .67
.18
*** .43
.15
*** .52
SR
.36
.21
*** .37
.26
*** .23
.25
*** .25
FY
.04
.05
.04
SR
.24
.25
.19
*
.14
.19
FY
.15
.09
.22
** -.16
.22
*** -.17
SR
.26
.21
.41
*** -.31
.41
*** -.32
FY
.02
.02
.02
.03
SR
.12
.16
.13
.14
FY
.02
.02
.03
.03
SR
.13
.22
FY
.01
.01
.01
SR
.56
.56
.30
*
.20
*** -.22
.17
.05
*
-.12
.19
** -.15
.01
*** .58
.32
*** .51
Weighted by gender, enrollment status, and institutional size.
b
* p<.05 ** p<.01 *** p<.001 (2-tailed).
c
Mean difference divided by comparison group standard deviation.
9
NSSE 2006 Mean Comparisons
Michigan Technological University
Michigan Tech compared with:
Michigan
Tech
Variable
8.
Benchmark
Relationships with other students
AITU
Effect
Class
Mean
a
Mean
a
Sig
b
Size
c
NSSE 2006
Effect
Mean
a
Sig
b
Size
c
Effect
Mean
a
Sig
b
Size
c
Mark the box that best represents the quality of your relationships with people at your
institution. 1=unfriendly, unsupportive, sense of alienation to 7=friendly, supportive,
Quality of Relationships
a.
Carnegie
Peers
ENVSTU
SCE
FY
5.53
5.69
5.44
SR
5.74
5.61
5.59
5.48
*
.11
5.60
1=unavailable, unhelpful, unsympathetic to 7=available, helpful, sympathetic
b.
Relationships with faculty members
ENVFAC
SCE
FY
5.00
5.31 *** -.24
5.01
5.20 ** -.15
SR
5.24
5.41
5.28
5.42
*
-.13
1=unhelpful, inconsiderate, rigid to 7=helpful, considerate, flexible
c.
a
Relationships with administrative
personnel and offices
ENVADM
SCE
FY
4.75
4.80
4.47 **
SR
4.56
4.49
4.43
.18
4.60
4.50
Weighted by gender, enrollment status, and institutional size.
b
* p<.05 ** p<.01 *** p<.001 (2-tailed).
c
Mean difference divided by comparison group standard deviation.
10
NSSE 2006 Mean Comparisons
Michigan Technological University
Michigan Tech compared with:
Michigan
Tech
Variable
9.
b.
Preparing for class (studying, reading,
writing, doing homework or lab work,
analyzing data, rehearsing, and other
academic activities)
Working for pay on campus
c.
d.
e.
f.
Mean
a
Mean
a
Sig
b
Size
c
NSSE 2006
Effect
Mean
a
Sig
b
Size
c
Effect
Mean
a
Sig
b
Size
c
About how many hours do you spend in a typical 7-day week doing each of the
following?
ACADPR01
LAC
WORKON01
WORKOF01
Participating in co-curricular activities
(organizations, campus publications,
student government, fraternity or
sorority, intercollegiate or intramural
sports, etc.)
AITU
Effect
Class
Time Usage
a.
a
Benchmark
Carnegie
Peers
COCURR01
Relaxing and socializing (watching TV,
partying, etc.)
SOCIAL05
Providing care for dependents living
with you (parents, children, spouse,
etc.)
CAREDE01
EEE
FY
4.32
4.60
SR
4.59
FY
*
.18
3.99 *** .20
4.53
4.10 *** .28
4.10 *** .28
1.57
1.64
1.50
1.53
SR
2.14
2.21
1.87 **
FY
1.35
1.61 ** -.18
2.34 *** -.45
2.59 *** -.52
SR
1.80
2.36 *** -.25
3.68 *** -.67
3.81 *** -.72
FY
2.66
2.88
2.18 *** .32
2.17 *** .32
SR
2.94
2.85
2.00 *** .66
2.08 *** .57
FY
4.05
3.79
3.90
3.79 **
SR
3.61
3.74
3.48
3.48
FY
1.21
1.27
1.57 *** -.26
1.78 *** -.34
*
*
-.16
-.13
.16
4.02 **
.16
1.83 **
.19
.15
Weighted by gender, enrollment status, and institutional size.
b
* p<.05 ** p<.01 *** p<.001 (2-tailed).
c
Mean difference divided by comparison group standard deviation.
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Michigan Tech compared with:
Michigan
Tech
f.
g.
Providing care for dependents living
with you (parents, children, spouse,
etc.)
CAREDE01
Commuting to class (driving, walking,
etc.)
COMMUTE
10. Institutional
a.
b.
c.
a
Variable
Benchmark
Carnegie
Peers
AITU
Effect
Class
Mean
a
Mean
a
Sig
b
Size
c
NSSE 2006
Effect
Mean
a
Sig
b
Size
c
Effect
Mean
a
Sig
b
Size
c
SR
1.39
1.47
2.31 *** -.41
2.34 *** -.42
FY
1.96
1.97
2.33 *** -.35
2.24 *** -.27
2.12
2.14
2.42 *** -.29
2.38 *** -.25
FY
3.19
3.29
*
-.14
3.04 **
.19
3.07
*
.15
SR
3.20
3.31
*
-.15
3.07 **
.16
3.08
*
.15
FY
3.13
3.22
2.93 *** .25
2.99 **
.17
SR
2.89
3.00
2.80
2.87
FY
2.56
2.55
2.52
2.57
SR
2.24
2.18
2.34
2.40 ** -.16
SR
To what extent does your institution emphasize each of the following?
1=very little, 2=some, 3=quite a bit, 4=very much
Environment
Spending significant amounts of time
studying and on academic work
ENVSCHOL
Providing the support you need to
help you succeed academically
ENVSUPRT
Encouraging contact among students
from different economic, social, and
racial or ethnic backgrounds
ENVDIVRS
LAC
SCE
EEE
Weighted by gender, enrollment status, and institutional size.
b
* p<.05 ** p<.01 *** p<.001 (2-tailed).
c
Mean difference divided by comparison group standard deviation.
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NSSE 2006 Mean Comparisons
Michigan Technological University
Michigan Tech compared with:
Michigan
Tech
d.
e.
f.
g.
Variable
Benchmark
Helping you cope with your nonacademic responsibilities (work,
family, etc.)
ENVNACAD
SCE
Providing the support you need to
thrive socially
ENVSOCAL
Attending campus events and
activities (special speakers, cultural
performances, athletic
events, etc.)
ENVEVENT
Using computers in academic work
ENVCOMPT
SCE
a.
b.
a
Acquiring job or work-related
knowledge
and skills
GNGENLED
GNWORK
Mean
a
Mean
a
FY
2.06
2.19
SR
1.80
FY
Sig
*
b
Size
c
Effect
Mean
a
Sig
b
Size
c
Effect
Mean
a
Sig
b
Size
c
2.13
1.89
1.90
1.91
2.33
2.37
2.37
2.37
SR
2.09
2.07
2.14
2.14
FY
2.86
2.88
2.78
2.75
SR
2.52
2.56
2.58
2.57
FY
3.56
3.65
3.35 *** .28
3.32 *** .31
3.63
3.73
3.47 *** .22
3.47 *** .22
FY
2.89
2.89
3.10 *** -.28
3.12 *** -.29
SR
2.93
2.88
3.22 *** -.36
3.24 *** -.39
FY
2.97
3.19 *** -.25
2.68 *** .31
2.70 *** .28
SR
3.13
3.33 *** -.24
3.01
3.02
*
-.14
NSSE 2006
2.09
and Personal Growth
Acquiring a broad general education
AITU
Effect
Class
SR
11. Educational
Carnegie
Peers
-.19
*
.12
To what extent has your experience at this institution contributed to your knowledge,
skills, and personal development in the following areas?
*
.13
Weighted by gender, enrollment status, and institutional size.
b
* p<.05 ** p<.01 *** p<.001 (2-tailed).
c
Mean difference divided by comparison group standard deviation.
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Michigan Technological University
Michigan Tech compared with:
Michigan
Tech
Variable
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
a
Writing clearly and effectively
Speaking clearly and effectively
Thinking critically and analytically
Analyzing quantitative problems
Using computing and information
technology
Working effectively with others
GNWRITE
GNSPEAK
GNANALY
GNQUANT
GNCMPTS
GNOTHERS
Benchmark
Carnegie
Peers
AITU
Effect
Class
Mean
a
Mean
a
Sig
b
Size
c
NSSE 2006
Effect
Mean
a
Sig
b
Size
c
Effect
Mean
a
Sig
b
Size
c
FY
2.53
2.68
*
-.16
2.89 *** -.41
2.95 *** -.49
SR
2.55
2.70
*
-.16
3.02 *** -.54
3.07 *** -.61
FY
2.47
2.67 ** -.21
2.67 *** -.21
2.75 *** -.31
SR
2.59
2.77 ** -.20
2.90 *** -.34
2.96 *** -.41
FY
3.18
3.36 ** -.23
3.14
3.16
SR
3.36
3.43
3.32
3.33
FY
3.16
3.37 *** -.28
2.85 *** .34
2.85 *** .34
SR
3.41
3.41
3.03 *** .43
3.01 *** .45
FY
3.37
3.49
3.00 *** .41
2.99 *** .42
SR
3.52
3.58
3.23 *** .35
3.20 *** .37
FY
3.14
3.23
2.88 *** .30
2.92 *** .25
SR
3.17
3.32 ** -.20
3.10
3.14
*
-.17
Weighted by gender, enrollment status, and institutional size.
b
* p<.05 ** p<.01 *** p<.001 (2-tailed).
c
Mean difference divided by comparison group standard deviation.
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NSSE 2006 Mean Comparisons
Michigan Technological University
Michigan Tech compared with:
Michigan
Tech
Variable
i.
j.
k.
l.
m.
n.
o.
a
Voting in local, state, or national
elections
GNCITIZN
Learning effectively on your own
GNINQ
Understanding yourself
GNSELF
Understanding people of other racial
and ethnic backgrounds
GNDIVERS
Solving complex real-world problems
GNPROBSV
Developing a personal code of values
and ethics
Contributing to the welfare of your
community
GNETHICS
GNCOMMUN
Benchmark
Carnegie
Peers
AITU
Effect
Class
Mean
a
Mean
a
Sig
b
Size
c
NSSE 2006
Effect
Mean
a
Sig
b
Size
c
Effect
Mean
a
Sig
b
Size
c
FY
1.55
1.55
1.93 *** -.38
1.92 *** -.37
SR
1.64
1.62
2.09 *** -.43
2.10 *** -.44
FY
2.75
2.87
2.85
2.85
SR
2.94
3.00
FY
2.36
2.50
SR
2.43
FY
*
-.14
*
-.12
*
-.12
2.99
3.00
2.68 *** -.33
2.71 *** -.36
2.49
2.75 *** -.31
2.78 *** -.35
2.28
2.29
2.55 *** -.28
2.58 *** -.30
SR
2.18
2.11
2.54 *** -.37
2.57 *** -.40
FY
2.74
3.01 *** -.29
2.56 **
2.58 **
SR
2.98
3.07
2.73 *** .26
2.72 *** .28
FY
2.47
2.48
2.59
2.59
SR
2.42
2.46
2.67 *** -.24
2.65 *** -.22
FY
2.13
2.20
2.37 *** -.24
2.34 *** -.21
SR
2.10
2.09
2.44 *** -.32
2.42 *** -.31
*
-.14
*
.20
-.12
.18
Weighted by gender, enrollment status, and institutional size.
b
* p<.05 ** p<.01 *** p<.001 (2-tailed).
c
Mean difference divided by comparison group standard deviation.
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NSSE 2006 Mean Comparisons
Michigan Technological University
Michigan Tech compared with:
Michigan
Tech
Variable
p.
Developing a deepened sense of
spirituality
Advising
Overall, how would you evaluate the
quality of academic advising you have
received at your institution?
GNSPIRIT
Benchmark
AITU
Effect
Class
Mean
a
Mean
a
Sig
b
Size
c
NSSE 2006
Effect
Mean
a
Sig
b
Size
c
Effect
Mean
a
Sig
b
Size
c
FY
1.61
1.63
2.10 *** -.44
2.05 *** -.41
SR
1.61
1.50
2.01 *** -.35
1.92 *** -.29
12. Academic
1=poor, 2=fair, 3=good, 4=excellent
ADVISE
FY
3.02
3.12
2.90
*
.14
2.94
SR
2.89
2.92
2.75
*
.14
2.82
13. Satisfaction
How would you evaluate your entire
educational experience at this
institution?
Carnegie
Peers
1=poor, 2=fair, 3=good, 4=excellent
ENTIREXP
FY
3.20
3.30
3.15
3.16
SR
3.20
3.22
3.16
3.19
1=definitely no, 2=probably no, 3=probably yes, 4=definitely yes
14.
If you could start over again, would
you go to the same institution you
are now attending?
SAMECOLL
FY
3.29
3.27
SR
3.24
3.07
*
.17
3.22
3.20
3.16
3.17
IPEDS: 171128
a
Weighted by gender, enrollment status, and institutional size.
b
* p<.05 ** p<.01 *** p<.001 (2-tailed).
c
Mean difference divided by comparison group standard deviation.
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