A Statistical Analysis Between Fundamentals of Engineering Examination Results, Grade Point Average, and Specific Course Performance.

The Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FEE), administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES), is a nationally normed assessment of examinees' understanding of knowledge gained during undergraduate studies in engineering. Using a database of by-name pass/fail performance inclusive of four-years of information (2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) this study investigated if a positive correlation exists between pass/fail performance and performance within specific electives. Statistical analysis was performed to determine the significance of any relationships that were found. Discussion is presented to address the potential for differences in causation and correlation between variables. This study was conducted to help the civil engineering program at a specific academic institution to evaluate if particular elective courses result in better preparation for students to pass the FEE. This study will help inform curricular changes that are under consideration and improve student advising. The results of this study will be of interest to the faculty and administrators at other civil engineering programs as they evaluate changes to their own curricula. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]