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ERIC Number: EJ303018
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1984
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Using Ridge Regression with Non-Cognitive Variables by Race in Admissions.
Tracey, Terrence J.; Sedlacek, William E.
College and University, v59 n4 p345-50 Sum 1984
A study of the effectiveness of ridge regression over ordinary least squares regression as applied to both cognitive and noncognitive admissions data is reported. Separate race equations and a general equation were used. The analysis used did not improve on existing regression analyses. (MSE)
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, College Admission, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education, Race, Regression (Statistics), Reliability, Student Characteristics, Validity
Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Noncognitive Attributes