Econometric and statistical response model applied to socio-economic carrers at CU Valle de Mexico

Abstract

The objective of this investigation is to analyze the academic performance (RA) of the ninth degree students of the socio-economical careers in the Centro Universitario UAEM Valle de Mexico (CUUAEMVM). For that purpose, we have estimated a qualitative response model having an independent variable that is a measure of the RA and dependent (explanatory) variables classified as academic, socio-economic and socio-demographic. From the analysis, we found that the academic variables were statistically significant especially: the failed (retaken) courses, the number of courses were taken, career selection, professional expectations and hours to study after classroom. As a conclusion, we may say that these variables explain a high or low academic performing. The improving of such performance must be centered on the application of educational (institutional) policies, particularly the decrease of retakeor failed courses, and the review of the bulk courses to take in a semester