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Peer reviewedRugg, Edwin A. – College and University, 1983
Issues and considerations likely to be confronted in designing and constructing longitudinal institutional databases or studies are examined, including operational definitions of retention and attrition. The intent is to reduce current limitations in dropout research. (MSE)
Descriptors: Data Collection, Databases, Dropout Research, Higher Education
