Exploring the Relationship between the Collegiate Learning Assessment, Student Learning Activities, and Study Behaviors: Implications for Colleges and Universities

Table 2

Descriptive statistics for aggregate regression variables.

Variable	N			M			SD
	All	Freshmen	Seniors	All	Freshmen	Seniors	All	Freshmen	Seniors
Engagement indicators
Higher order	668	383	285	40.77	38.78	43.33	14.13	13.61	14.36
Reflective and integrative	709	408	301	37.28	34.73	40.89	13.29	12.92	12.95
Learning strategies	650	372	278	42.67	40.04	46.06	13.88	14.1	12.83
Quantitative reasoning	694	401	293	32.26	31.53	33.23	16.62	15.95	17.48
Collaborative	696	402	294	32.17	33.42	30.58	14.51	13.63	15.51
Discussions with diverse others	665	382	283	40.06	36.99	43.89	17.32	16.44	17.29
Student-faculty interactions	695	401	294	28.56	30.0	26.89	15.74	15.32	16.13
Effective teaching	711	409	302	41.81	40.01	44.25	14.45	14.19	14.47
Quality of interactions	654	383	271	42.25	40.65	44.04	12.23	11.89	12.49
Supportive environment	654	373	260	38.69	39.61	36.68	14.24	14.2	14.14
CLA
Total score	708	408	300	979.08	931.6	1043.65	136.5	119.94	131.19
GPA	314	91	223	3.16	2.97	3.23	0.55	0.51	0.54

Note: highest score for NSSE engagement indicator: 60; CLA: 1515.00.