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Goldberg, Frank – 1984
Students who were awarded university fellowships for their first year of study at a major research university were compared to nonfellowship students. The students' completion of the Ph.D. and the time required to obtain the degree were assessed. Data for about 3,200 Northwestern University students were analyzed. Three models were developed for…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Comparative Analysis, Competitive Selection, Departments
