Using Data Analytics to Improve Educational Outcomes in Cameroon

Turyamureeba Silaji and Kule Ashirafu Masudi

Faculty of Education, Kampala International University Uganda

ABSTRACT

Data analytics has revolutionized various sectors, yet its potential in education remains underutilized in many regions, including Cameroon. This study explores how data analytics can enhance educational outcomes in Cameroon by leveraging the extensive data collected by educational institutions. Through case studies and the application of linear regression models, this research identifies significant factors influencing student performance and provides actionable insights for policymakers, school administrators, and educators. The paper discusses the challenges and opportunities of implementing data analytics in Cameroon’s education sector, highlights successful examples from other regions, and underscores the importance of ethical considerations and data privacy.

Keywords: Data analytics, education, Cameroon, educational outcomes, linear regression, big data, predictive analytics, descriptive analytics, educational policy, data privacy.

CITE AS: Turyamureeba Silaji and Kule Ashirafu Masudi (2024). Using Data Analytics to Improve Educational Outcomes in Cameroon. RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN EDUCATION 3(3):1-9.