Evaluating the Effects of Pre-University Education Using Propensity Score Matching
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.52731/lir.v005.476Keywords:
Causal Inference, Pre-University Education, Propensity Score MatchingAbstract
This study uses propensity score matching to explore the causal relationship between pre-university education and first-year GPA. Given the challenges of conducting randomized controlled trials in educational settings due to ethical concerns and practical limitations, observational studies often become necessary. Propensity scores, initially proposed by Rosenbaum and Rubin, enable a more reliable estimation of causal effects by simulating an experimental framework in observational data. This method adjusts for covariate distributions between treatment and control groups, allowing for statistically comparable conditions. The findings support that pre-university education significantly improves first-year GPA, demonstrating the method's effectiveness in educational research and highlighting its potential for broader application across various academic disciplines.
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