Use of stepwise regression computer program as an aid in the selection of medical technology students

To meet the problems encountered due to increased numbers of qualified applicants to the medical technology program, it was deemed necessary to devise procedures for student selection which might include additional measures for predicting the academic success of student applicants. The stepwise regression program utilized in this study is one parameter which is currently being explored in relation to the student selection process. Evaluation of the program will take a period of several years in order that the progress of successive groups of students may be carefully studied. It must be recognized that this type of program may have more value for a univeristy-based medical technology program wherein students tend to have a rather homogenous course background, than for programs in which students come from several affiliated colleges or universities and therefore have a diverse type of academic background.