Tracking Students through Majors: Methodology and Applications.

Simpson, William A.

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Publication Date: 1987

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Tracking Students through Majors: Methodology and Applications.

Simpson, William A.

Journal of Higher Education, v58 n3 p323-43 May-Jun 1987

The ease with which two tables can be constructed that capture the many changes of majors made by a selected student cohort over a specified period of years is demonstrated. The way in which such tables can be used by planners at both the departmental and university level is shown. (Author/MLW)

Descriptors: Academic Persistence, College Students, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers, Higher Education, Majors (Students), Models, Research Methodology, School Holding Power, Student Attrition

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