@TechReport{ it:2014-006, author = {H{\"o}{\"o}k, Lars Josef}, title = {On the Bimodality in an Introductory Programming Course: an Analysis of Student Performance Factors}, institution = {Department of Information Technology, Uppsala University}, department = {Division of Scientific Computing}, year = {2014}, number = {2014-006}, month = mar, abstract = {In this work, the student performance in an introductory programming course given at the department of information technology at Uppsala University is analyzed. The results from the final exam are studied and the potential bimodality of the distribution is investigated. A questionnaire, answered by the students at the final exam is analyzed, including study behavior and potential connections to the performance at the final exam.} }