Doczy, R. D., & Jung, J. K., & Seitllari, A. (2025, March), Student Perceptions of Success: A Comparison of Direct and Indirect Measurements  Paper presented at 2025 ASEE Southeast Conference , Mississippi State University, Mississippi. 10.18260/1-2--54191

\bibitem{asee_peer_54191}
  Doczy, R. D., \& Jung, J. K., \& Seitllari, A. (2025, March), \emph{Student Perceptions of Success: A Comparison of Direct and Indirect Measurements}
  Paper presented at 2025 ASEE Southeast Conference , Mississippi State University, Mississippi.
  10.18260/1-2--54191

Ryan Daniel Doczy, Jai Kyoung Jung, and Aksel Seitllari.  "Student Perceptions of Success: A Comparison of Direct and Indirect Measurements".  2025 ASEE Southeast Conference , Mississippi State University, Mississippi, 2025, March.  ASEE Conferences, 2025.  https://peer.asee.org/54191 Internet.  28 Apr, 2025

\bibitem{asee_peer_54191}
  Ryan Daniel Doczy, Jai Kyoung Jung, and Aksel Seitllari.
  "Student Perceptions of Success: A Comparison of Direct and Indirect Measurements".
  \emph{2025 ASEE Southeast Conference , Mississippi State University, Mississippi, 2025, March}.
  ASEE Conferences, 2025.
  https://peer.asee.org/54191 Internet.  28 Apr, 2025

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TY  - CPAPER
AB  - This study examines the relationship between direct and indirect measures of student outcomes in engineering education. Direct measures like standardized tests provide objective data on knowledge and skills, while indirect measures like surveys capture student perceptions. Comparative analyses and Chi-Square tests were performed on senior exit surveys to evaluate potential gaps between students’ perceived mastery of ABET outcomes versus their GPAs. The study also compared student perceptions of difficult FE exam subjects against actual exam performance data. Results indicate some correlation between student perceptions and direct success measures, though discrepancies exist. The paper argues for integrating both direct and indirect methods to comprehensively assess student outcomes and understand perceived readiness. This balanced approach can inform more effective assessment strategies aligned with educational goals. 

Divisions: Civil and Environmental Engineering & Educational Research and Methods
AU  - Ryan Daniel Doczy
AU  - Jai Kyoung Jung
AU  - Aksel Seitllari
CY  - Mississippi State University, Mississippi
DA  - 2025/03/09
PB  - ASEE Conferences
TI  - Student Perceptions of Success: A Comparison of Direct and Indirect Measurements
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