Moderators of the Accuracy of Self-Report Grade Point Average

June 19, 2006

This study replicated and extended research examining the accuracy of self-reported undergraduate grade point average and moderators that affect the accuracy of the self-report.

Overview

This study examined the accuracy of self-reported GPA for a select group of graduate business students as well as moderators that affect the accuracy of the self-report. In particular, ability or achievement that might affect the accuracy of a response was studied. Demographic characteristics, such as gender and race, were also studied to identify group differences in the accuracy of self-report.