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Peer reviewedBrinkman, Paul T.; Teeter, Deborah J. – New Directions for Institutional Research, 1987
Institutional comparison groups can be selected in several ways, depending on the comparison issue. The method chosen involves both technical and political considerations. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Interpretation, Higher Education
Peer reviewedBrinkman, Paul T. – New Directions for Institutional Research, 1987
Comparative data are relatively easy to obtain, but effective use of the information requires careful planning and may produce unanticipated results. (MSE)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Data Analysis, Higher Education, Information Networks
Direct linkBrinkman, Paul T.; McIntyre, Chuck – New Directions for Institutional Research, 1997
There is no right way to forecast college enrollments; in many instances, it will be prudent to use both qualitative and quantitative methods. Methods chosen must be relevant to questions addressed, policies and decisions at stake, and time and talent required. While it is tempting to start quickly, enrollment forecasting is an area in which…
Descriptors: College Administration, Educational Demand, Educational Trends, Enrollment Management
