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Preenrollment Variables and Academic Performance as Predictors of Freshman Year Persistence, Early Withdrawal, and Stopout Behavior in an Urban, Nonresidential University.

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Pascarella, Ernest T.; And Others – Research in Higher Education, 1981

Multiple group discriminant analysis was employed to determine the utility of preenrollment traits and academic performance in identifying freshman students who persisted, stopped out, or withdrew early. After first-quarter academic performance, relatively clear distinctions can be made between students who persist and those who do not.…

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, College Freshmen, Commuter Colleges

Using Discriminant Analysis to Predict Faculty Rank.

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Riggs, Matt L.; And Others – Research in Higher Education, 1986

A study using discriminant analysis to correct bias in predicting faculty rank is reported. Findings concerning the relationship of prediction error and gender and suggestions for use of the results to study salary-bias problems are also discussed. (Author/MSE)

Descriptors: Academic Rank (Professional), College Faculty, Discriminant Analysis, Higher Education