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Peer reviewedMallette, Bruce I. – New Directions for Institutional Research, 1992
The study of academics and athletics presents several methodological problems. Athletics research requires knowledge of numerous definitions and an understanding of the political environment in which sports operate, as revealed by an analysis of several models for calculating graduation rates, because these issues shape research outcomes.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Athletes, College Athletics, Graduation
Peer reviewedMallette, Bruce I. – New Directions for Institutional Research, 1995
Examination of popular publications that rate and rank collegiate undergraduate education reveals several methodological concerns. The challenges for consumers and researchers are to know what shortcomings exist in these ratings, what impact the shortcomings have on the rankings, and what methodological changes might improve the evaluations.…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Choice, Comparative Analysis, Higher Education
Peer reviewedCallahan, Cheryl M.; Mallette, Bruce I. – New Directions for Institutional Research, 1992
A number of important resources on current and historical issues in intercollegiate athletics are identified including independent, government, and association publications and source addresses. A 24-item annotated bibliography of articles on the student-athlete is presented. (MSE)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Athletes, College Athletics, Federal Legislation
