An Analysis of Factors Contributing to Extended Study Duration Among Students of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Bengkulu Using Binary Logistic Regression

Abstract

Logistic regression is a statistical method used to analyze the relationship between a dichotomous dependent variable and one or more independent variables, which may be numerical or categorical. In this study, binary logistic regression is applied to identify the factors influencing the study duration of students in the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at the University of Bengkulu. These factors include both internal and external elements, such as cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average), gender, parents’ occupation, scholarship status, and university admission pathway. The results show that GPA significantly affects the length of study, with an odds ratio of 1102.13, indicating that each one-unit increase in GPA greatly increases the likelihood of graduating on time. This study suggests the use of additional statistical techniques, such as bootstrapping, to enhance parameter estimation accuracy and recommends reporting effect sizes, such as odds ratios, for a more comprehensive interpretation of the relationship between independent and dependent variables.