Analyzing Attrition in a Community-Based Literacy Program.

Sarkin, Andrew J.; Tally, Steven R.; Cronan, Terry A.; Matt, Georg E.; Lyons, Heather W.

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ERIC Number: EJ560287

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Publication Date: 1997

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Analyzing Attrition in a Community-Based Literacy Program.

Sarkin, Andrew J.; Tally, Steven R.; Cronan, Terry A.; Matt, Georg E.; Lyons, Heather W.

Evaluation and Program Planning, v20 n4 p421-31 Nov 1997

A strategy proposed by T. Cook and D. Campbell (1979) was used to investigate attrition in a community-based literacy program, focusing on 287 Head Start families. Data revealed interactions among intervention program-centered characteristics and person-centered characteristics that have implications for study validity and generalizability. Reducing attrition is discussed. (SLD)

Descriptors: Attrition (Research Studies), Community Programs, Dropouts, Generalization, Literacy, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation, Research Methodology, Research Problems, Statistical Bias, Validity

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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