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Ogborne, Alan C.; And Others – Journal of Clinical Psychology, 1982
Describes a criterion group classification scheme commonly used in conjunction with discriminant function analysis and suggests that clinicians consider membership probabilities for each criterion group of interest. Illustrates this approach using data from a study in which discriminant analysis was used to identify characteristics of problem…
Descriptors: Alcohol Education, Classification, Clinical Psychology, Discriminant Analysis

Hutchison, 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