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Peer reviewedThombs, Dennis L. – Journal of College Student Development, 1995
Results of a discriminant analysis of incoming freshmen (n=576) revealed that behavior problems were best distinguished by goal-directed behavior, self-esteem, previous grade point average, and admission status, in that order. A second discriminant analysis was conducted using end-of-semester grade point average, and the most accurate variables in…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Records, Behavior Problems, Career Planning
