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ERIC Number: EJ535989
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1996
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ISSN: ISSN-0361-0365
The Role of Ethnicity in Choosing and Leaving Science in Highly Selective Institutions.
Elliott, Rogers; And Others
Research in Higher Education, v37 n6 p681-709 1996
A study of 4,687 White, Black, Asian, and Hispanic students at four highly selective colleges found Blacks often entered with strong science interest but had the highest attrition from sciences; Asians had the lowest attrition rate, and Whites and Hispanics neared the average rate of 40%. Ability and achievement variables were also studied. (MSE)
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Black Students, College Students, Comparative Analysis, Course Selection (Students), Ethnic Groups, Higher Education, Hispanic Americans, Majors (Students), Selective Colleges, Student Attitudes, Student Characteristics, White Students
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Science Majors