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Valentine, Nancy L. – 1987

Possible relationships among selected psychological, sociological, and economic characteristics of doctoral students were studied, and these characteristics were compared for students who completed or withdrew from Doctor of Education degree (Ed.D.) programs at West Virginia University. Questionnaires were mailed to 254 Ed.D. recipients and 287…

Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Doctoral Programs, Dropouts, Education Majors

Identification of Student Characteristics That Predict Persistence and Success in an Engineering College at the End of the Sophomore Year: Informing the Practice of Academic Advising.

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Levin, James; Wyckoff, John – 1990

This study developed predictive models on persistence and success in engineering at the end of the sophomore year by examining 11 intellective and 9 non-intellective variables. The project's long-term purpose was to contribute to the improvement of academic advising for students considering engineering majors and thus improve student retention.…

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Advising, Academic Persistence, College Bound Students