Descriptor
| Academic Achievement | 1 |
| Academic Persistence | 1 |
| College Students | 1 |
| Discriminant Analysis | 1 |
| Dropouts | 1 |
| Higher Education | 1 |
| Models | 1 |
| Predictor Variables | 1 |
| Private Colleges | 1 |
| Student Attrition | 1 |
| Student Evaluation | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Source
| NASPA Journal | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 1 |
| Reports - General | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewedHutchison, Jerry E.; Johnson, A.E., Jr. – NASPA Journal, 1980
Multiple discriminant analysis is an effective research tool to approach the problem of student attrition. Using this method, the small, liberal arts college can more accurately identify students who are likely to persist. Academic achievement and nonacademic variables are coupled to enhance the power of discriminant analysis. (RC)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, College Students, Discriminant Analysis
