Evaluating Academics in Intercollegiate Athletics: Methodological Issues.

Mallette, Bruce I.

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ERIC Number: EJ450298

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1992

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Evaluating Academics in Intercollegiate Athletics: Methodological Issues.

Mallette, Bruce I.

New Directions for Institutional Research, v19 n2 p61-73 Sum 1992

The study of academics and athletics presents several methodological problems. Athletics research requires knowledge of numerous definitions and an understanding of the political environment in which sports operate, as revealed by an analysis of several models for calculating graduation rates, because these issues shape research outcomes. (Author/MSE)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Athletes, College Athletics, Graduation, Higher Education, Information Needs, Institutional Research, Intercollegiate Cooperation, Program Evaluation, Research Methodology

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative; Guides - Non-Classroom

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Audience: Researchers; Administrators; Practitioners

Language: English

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Note: Theme Issue: "Monitoring and Assessing Intercollegiate Athletics."