On study of training success mathematical model and of creating psychological database for model testing

The mathematical model of training success based on the factor analysis method is presented. The psychological characteristics of the students obtained as a result of the conducted experiment are considered as factors of this method. The academic progress of students determined by the examination record is chosen as a resultant factor. The psychological experiment was conducted in DSTU groups of students of specialty 030300 by means of R. Cattell's 16 PF test. The test results allowed making up a sufficiently complete “psychological portrait” of the second-year students which has been served as a good database for the consequential development of the training success mathematical model. A two-way analysis of variance has been applied to calculate the model. Each binary pair of factors is classified under two ranking levels: low level — high level. An example of the model analysis is given, the impact of various factor pairs and their combinations on training success is analyzed. Having a sufficiently complete database, it is possible to use the presented model, and to facilitate the educational process for teachers and students after revealing the patterns.