Bayesian Estimation of Above-Average Performance in Tertiary Institutions: A Case Study of University of Lagos, Akoka, Nigeria.

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dc.contributor.authorOgundeji, Rotimi
dc.contributor.authorLawal, Ganiyu
dc.contributor.authorArowolo, Olatunji
dc.date.accessioned2019-09-19T15:29:10Z
dc.date.available2019-09-19T15:29:10Z
dc.date.issued2013
dc.description.abstractBayesian approach for parameter estimation has the capacity to yield more precise estimates than methods based on sampling theory. There are several common Bayesian models; in this study we applied Empirical Bayes (EB) model called Beta-binomial model. The study is motivated by the need to beam searchlight on universities, faculties or fields of study with graduates who may not be eligible for further educational pursuits. This study provides means of assessment or a basis of evaluation of students’ performances among faculties or fields of study and overall performance of a university. This study uses Bayesian methods of inference to estimate the proportion of above-average performance of graduates from the various faculties in University of Lagos. The model adopted generated results which are of smaller variances compared with variances of sample Proportions, showing that the posterior proportions generated are more efficient estimators. This is further evidenced in narrow widths of the computed confidence intervals. The overall result shows that the proportion of above-average performance of graduates of University of Lagos, who are eligible for further educational pursuits (i.e. higher degrees), is approximately 72% of the university graduates.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipSelfen_US
dc.identifier.citationOgundeji, R., Lawal, G., & Arowolo, O. Bayesian Estimation of Above-Average Performance in Tertiary Institutions: A Case Study of University of Lagos, Akoka, Nigeria.en_US
dc.identifier.issne-ISSN: 2278-5728,p-ISSN: 2319-765X
dc.identifier.urihttps://ir.unilag.edu.ng/handle/123456789/5756
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherInternational Organization of Scientific Research, IOSR Journals.en_US
dc.subjectEmpirical Bayes Modelsen_US
dc.subjectBeta-Binomial Modelen_US
dc.subjectCumulative Grade Point Averageen_US
dc.subjectPosterior Proportionen_US
dc.subjectSample Proportionen_US
dc.subjectUniversity of Lagos-Nigeriaen_US
dc.titleBayesian Estimation of Above-Average Performance in Tertiary Institutions: A Case Study of University of Lagos, Akoka, Nigeria.en_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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